HC Deb 12 May 2000 vol 349 c512W
Mr. Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what the target dates for the completion of the information systems for Sea Kings are; and if they will be met; [121604]

(2) what the target dates for the completion of the information systems for Sea Harriers are; and if they will be met. [121605]

Mr. Spellar

[holding answer 11 May 2000]: The Mission System Upgrade for the Sea King Airborne Early Warning helicopters includes the installation of the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS). This programme is on target to meet the predicted in service date of late 2001.

It is expected that all Sea Harriers FA2 aircraft will be equipped with JTIDs by 2005 as planned.

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