HC Deb 13 February 2002 vol 380 c360W
Patrick Mercer

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the introduction of the TSC 503 satellite system. [34400]

Dr. Moonie

The UK's TSC 503 satellite system provides a transportable satellite communications ground terminal system compatible with UK Skynet, NATO and US military satellites.

The TSC 503 terminal system has a significantly increased data transfer capability compared to the current SATCOM terminals. So far, about half the terminals have been delivered and training of service personnel is taking place. Full operational capability is planned by the end of this year.