§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals he has for Swingfire and for the further provision of long range anti-tank weapons for armoured units; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontSwingfire missiles, mounted on Striker CVR(T) vehicles, are planned to remain in service with armoured reconnaissance regiments until replaced by Long Range TRIGAT from the mid-1990s. However, we have concluded that retention of Swingfire mounted on the older FV 438 vehicle would not be the best use of resources, and have decided that it should be withdrawn from service this year.