Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 October 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 4 October 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which other countries will be part of the Future Rapid Effects System programme; and whether it will be compatible with the equivalent US system.

Answer: Ann Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which other countries will be part of the Future Rapid Effects System programme; and whether it will be compatible with the equivalent US system. [188784] Mr. Ingram: The Future Rapid Effects System is expected to support joint operations with NATO allies. Co-operation during the Assessment Phase is likely to focus on harmonising requirements for interoperability in support of coalition operations and mitigating common areas of technology risk. However, opportunities for collaborating on sub-systems and sharing information on technologies and requirements will be explored during the Assessment Phase, and the scope for future collaboration assessed prior to the Main Gate investment decision.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c1874W;424 c1872W; 188784
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Cooperation Armoured fighting vehicles Procurement Future rapid effect system
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk