HC Deb 02 July 1992 vol 210 cc684-5W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the Royal Navy's future frigate combat management system.

Mr. Aitken

Following competition, contracts were placed with three companies, Dowty Sema, Ferranti Naval Systems and Thomson CSF in February 1992 for feasibility studies into the combat management system for the future frigate. These are due to compete in 1993. In addition, discussions are being conducted with the French to examine the possibilities for collaboration with France on the future frigate, including the combat management system.