§ Mr. Croninasked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made on providing the Jaguar and Harrier aircraft with self-defence weapons.
§ Dr. GilbertThe Harrier and Jaguar are both fitted with guns which can be used for self defence. We are considering improvements to the weapons fit of these and other aircraft.
§ Mr. Croninasked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made in providing electronic counter measures for the Jaguar aircraft.
§ Dr. GilbertThe type of active electronic counter-measures equipment to be fitted to Jaguar aircraft is still under consideration.
§ Mr. Croninasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a further statement on the progress of a Jaguar-Harrier replacement.
§ Dr. GilbertWe are discussing with potential partners the prospects for collaboration on a tactical combat aircraft which would meet the need for a Jaguar-Harrier replacement and are also supporting studies in the United Kingdom of a number of possible solutions.