Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what experimental weapons systems were tested in the war in Iraq.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what experimental weapons systems were tested in the war in Iraq. [125087] Mr. Hoon: United Kingdom Armed Forces did not specifically test any experimental weapons during military operations in Iraq. However, a number of weapons systems were used by UK Armed Forces for the first time including: Storm Shadow--an air launched conventionally armed precision stand off weapon. Maverick--an air launched anti armour precision guided weapon.

Secondary information