Multiple Launch Rocket System

HL Deb 08 July 1998 vol 591 c132WA

Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What progress has been made on a future rocket for the multiple launch rocket system. [HL2657]

Lord Gilbert

The United Kingdom intends to join the collaborative programme to develop a guided rocket for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). This guided rocket will replace the current MLRS rocket, which begins to reach the end of its service life early next century. The new rocket will have a greater range and accuracy than current rockets.

Guided MLRS is expected to be developed collaboratively with the US, France, Germany, and Italy, our partners in the original, highly successful MLRS programme.