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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 June 2013. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 June 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Exercises

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the use of Urban Warrior 5 technology in recent training exercises; and if he will make a statement.

[158732]

Answer

The Urban Warrior 5 trial seeks to explore how various simulation methods can be used to aid decision making for major combat operations. Urban Warrior 5 also provided an opportunity to further develop the effectiveness of an Armoured Infantry Company Group as part of the new Army 2020 structure. Evaluation of the trial is still in progress and it is expected that the results will not be available before autumn 2013.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
158732; 564 cc239-240W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Military exercises
Link
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