HC Deb 16 July 1993 vol 228 cc718-9W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what sea-launched medium-range surface-to-air missile capability is currently operational.

Mr. Hanley

RN carriers and anti-air warfare destroyers are currently armed with the Seadart medium-range surface-to-air missile system.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what ground-launched medium-range surface-to-air missile capability is currently operational.

Mr. Hanley

There is no ground-launched medium-range surface-to-air missile currently in operational service with United Kingdom Forces. RAF Tornado F3 aircraft provide the United Kingdom with a medium-range air defence capability, and these are supplemented by Royal Navy destroyers and Sea Harriers. A shorter range ground-launched surface-to-air missile capability is provided by the Rapier and Javelin air defence systems.

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