§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what laser designation support is currently provided by Royal Air Force Buccaneers to Dutch air force F-16s; and if this task will be continued when the Buccaneer is replaced by the Tornado.
§ Mr. HanleyRAF Buccaneers have provided laser designation support to Dutch air force F-16s during exercises since 1987. While there is no formal 65W commitment, if required RAF Tornados equipped with thermal imaging airborne laser designator pods could offer a similar service.