Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the programme to maximise the effectiveness of AMRAAM equipped Tornado F3 aircraft; how much this will cost; and when he expects the work to be completed.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the programme to maximise the effectiveness of AMRAAM equipped Tornado F3 aircraft; how much this will cost; and when he expects the work to be completed. [76343] Dr. Lewis Moonie: Work is continuing on the AMRAAM Optimisation Programme which will optimise the effectiveness of the missile system on Tornado F3. The programme is expected to cost under £30 million and is on course to achieve In Service Date at the end of this month. Work on the programme, which will comprise a number of incremental capability enhancements, is due to complete on schedule in 2004.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 76343; 391 c434-5W;391 c433W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Military aircraft Guided weapons Antiaircraft missiles Tornado aircraft
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk