Beyond Visual Range Air-to-air Missiles (Hansard, 30 March 1998)

HC Deb 30 March 1998 vol 309 c415W 415W

§ Mr. Hancock
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many BVRAAM Eurofighter EF2000 will carry in its active air superiority role; [35364]
(2) how many units of the beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (SR Air 1239) are to be purchased; and when it is expected to enter service. [35359]

§ Mr. Spellar
No decision has yet been taken on the quantity of Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles, BVRAAM, to be procured, or when they will enter service. These decisions will be informed by the outcome of the current project definition and risk reduction phase. It is planned that Eurofighter will carry up to 6 BVRAAM in a variety of configurations.