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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Friday, 2 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Early Warning Systems

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full operating capability and out of service date for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.

Answer

The Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system achieved initial operating capability in July 2023 and is on track to achieve full operating capability next year in time to support a Carrier Strike Deployment in 2025.

Under current plans CROWSNEST will retire on 31 December 2029. The capability was not extended in the Integrated Review 2021.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12748
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Decommissioning Early warning systems
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk