§ Mr. DykesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on progress on the European fighter aircraft project development.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe main development contracts for the European fighter aircraft were signed in November 1988. Since then work on the first prototype has progressed satisfactorily; and the first full-scale development engine is expected to be run next year. The selection of equipment for EFA is also proceeding; and to date only the choice of radar has presented significant difficulties.