Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 June 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 21 June 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when ASRAAM will be operational on Tornado F3; and what progress has been made on the integration of the weapon onto that aircraft. - Inc ref to 380 c1139W, 26 February 2002.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: :To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when ASRAAM will be operational on Tornado F3; and what progress has been made on the integration of the weapon onto that aircraft. [62235] Dr. Moonie: :Integration of the Advanced Short- Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) on Tornado F3 has been completed. We expect associated safety, training and other evaluation activities to complete in time to enable operational deployment of ASRAAM later this year. However, as my response to the hon. Member on 26 February, Official Report, column 1139W made clear, the missile has been available for operational use, if needed, for some time.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 62235; 387 c599W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Military aircraft Guided weapons Antiaircraft missiles Tornado aircraft
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