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Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 January 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 January 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what encryption system has been specified as part of the Falcon project; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what encryption system has been specified as part of the Falcon project; and if he will make a statement. [28725] Dr. Moonie: The Falcon project includes plans to develop a new generation encryption system to enable secure communication. The precise encryption system requirement has not yet been confirmed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28725; 379 c214-5W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Data protection Armed forces Army Defence equipment Procurement Radio Telecommunications Cryptography
Link
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