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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Friday, 17 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 October 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role he expects Galileo to play in providing the Future Rapid Effects System requirements with optimum battlespace awareness.
Answer

Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role he expects Galileo to play in providing the Future Rapid Effects System requirements with optimum battlespace awareness. [190058] Mr. Ingram: Galileo is intended to be a civilian system under civil control. The Department expects the GPS military code to continue to meet defence requirements for a robust, secure satellite navigation system. Accordingly, there are no plans for the use of Galileo by the MOD's Future Rapid Effects System.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
425 c325W; 190058
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Armoured fighting vehicles Navigation Procurement Future rapid effect system Satellites Galileo system
Link
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