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Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 May 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 June 2018. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 4 June 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Aircraft: Lasers

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect Royal Air Force aircrew from the consequences of being targeted by high power laser activity.

Answer

Aircrew from all three services are provided with protective spectacles to give protection from high power laser activity. We regularly review how protection can be improved.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8050
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Lasers Military aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk