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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 15 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 October 2018 (named day). It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 October 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Tomahawk Missiles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to introduce Tomahawk Land Attack Missile capability to the surface fleet.

Answer

Type 26 Frigates are being equipped with the Mk41 Strike Length Vertical Launch System which would be compatible with Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles. A range of candidate solutions are currently being considered in the Concept Phase to fulfil this capability requirement, but in the meantime United Kingdom maritime land attack capability remains ably provided by submarines.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
179063
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Tomahawk missiles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk