§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he intends to order night vision targeting pods for Royal Air Force Tornado and Harrier GR5 aircraft.
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§ Mr. SainsburyThe total number of approvals by grade to take up employment in defence industries since 1979 is as follows:
§ Mr. SainsburyFollowing a competition, a contract for development and production of a night vision forward-looking infra-red system for Tornado GR1 and Harrier GR5 aircraft was awarded to GEC Sensors of Basildon in December 1985.
The competiton to select an advanced laser designator pod, a targeting aid for installation on Tornado GR1 aircraft, is in its final stages. There is no requirement for this system to be fitted on Harrier GR5 aircraft.