§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what electronic combat reconnaissance systems for aircraft are available from United Kingdom manufacturers; and what is the cost of each such system.
§ Mr. FreemanComprehensive information on systems available from industry is only held when we are considering specific proposals to purchase such equipment.
The cost of any such system is commercially sensitive.
§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British strike aircraft are fitted with electronic combat reconnaissance systems; and what programme is currently in hand to fit more such systems to strike aircraft.
§ Mr. FreemanSome Tornado GRI aircraft are equipped with the air-launched anti-radiation missile which is designed to attack and suppress enemy radar systems. The number of aircraft so equipped is classified and cannot be publicly disclosed. Following the Tornado mid-life update programme, all Tornado GR4 aircraft will be ALARM capable.