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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 October 2019. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 7 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Warships: Weapons

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government which company produces spares and provides necessary design modifications for in-service 30mm guns on naval ships.

Answer

Pending the outcome of a competition to award a long-term support contract for the 30mm gun capability on in-service Royal Navy ships, interim technical support is being provided by MSI Defence Systems Limited. Arrangements are under way to award a further interim contract to provide additional support, including the provision of spares and necessary design modifications.

The 30mm gun capability on the Type 26 Frigates will be supplied to the Ministry of Defence by BAE Systems. The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers are not fitted with 30mm guns.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17851
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Weapons Repairs and maintenance Warships
Link
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