Written question asked by David Atkinson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 February 2003. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Thursday, 13 February 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what research NATO is carrying out on (a) theatre missile defence and (b) ballistic missile defence of Europe.

Answer: Mr. David Atkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what research NATO is carrying out on (a) theatre missile defence and (b) ballistic missile defence of Europe. [96947] Mr. Hoon: NATO has decided to conduct two feasibility studies related to missile defence. The first was launched in July 2001 and addressed Active Layered Tactical Ballistic Missile Defence. The study is nearing completion. The second feasibility study is related to protection of Alliance territory, forces and population centres, but is still in the preparatory stage and is unlikely to commence before the end of 2003.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 96947; 399 c870W;399 c866W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Europe Weapons Research NATO Ballistic missile defence Guided weapons
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