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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 Tuesday, 21 January 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 January 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which SSNs have been given Tomahawk capability; which further SSNs will be refitted with Tomahawk capability; and when these refits will take place.
Answer

Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which SSNs have been given Tomahawk capability; which further SSNs will be refitted with Tomahawk capability; and when these refits will take place. [91031] Mr. Ingram: The following RN SSNs have been made Tomahawk capable: HMS Splendid; HMS Triumph; HMS Trafalgar; and HMS Turbulent. Two more SSNs will be made Tomahawk capable this calendar year, with the remaining three receiving the capability by 2007. All Astute class SSNs will be made Tomahawk capable on build.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91031; 398 c211W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Navy Nuclear submarines Guided weapons Tomahawk missiles
Link
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