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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 July 2022 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Monday, 11 July 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Boeing P-8: Weapons

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the weapon systems of the UK's P-8 aircraft require the provision of a US cryptographic key.

Answer

I am withholding details of cryptographic requirements of aircraft fleets as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31765
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Weapons USA Cryptography Boeing P-8
Link
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