Bowman Radio System (Hansard, 24 March 2004)

HC Deb 24 March 2004 vol 419 c853W 853W

§ Mr. Key
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the Bowman radio system will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement. [162838]

§ Mr. Ingram
The Bowman tactical communication system will achieve its full operational capability incrementally. Following the programme's planned delivery into service in 2004, the aim is for the first brigade converted to Bowman to undertake a further 15 months of unit and collective performance training to achieve warfighting operational readiness. Based on current progress, this will be in 2005.