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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when Storm Shadow will enter service with the RAF.
Answer

Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when Storm Shadow will enter service with the RAF. [91034] Mr. Ingram: Due to technical problems experienced in the development of Storm Shadow we are reviewing the programme's timescales with MBDA. We are working hard with MBDA to ensure that the RAF gets this important capability into service as soon as possible, while not jeopardising the long-term performance of the system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91034; 398 c455W;398 c453W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Defence Air force Guided weapons Cruise missiles
Link
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