§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when(a) ASRAAM, (b) Storm Shadow and (c) Brimstone missiles will be available for operational service. [35650]
§ Dr. MoonieASRAAM is in service and is available for use now if need but safety, training, integration and other clearance activities mean that we are unlikely to deploy the missile before this summer.
§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to purchase upgraded Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US Administration. [36553]
§ Dr. MoonieThe United Kingdom has already purchased some remanufactured Tomahawk land attack missiles to replace those used during the Kosovo campaign. A contract for a further purchase has recently been signed. No decision has yet been taken on whether the UK should purchase the next generation, Tactical Tomahawk, missile.