§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the cost has been of developing the Bowman tactical radio system; and if he will make a statement. [70057]
§ Dr. MoonieThe cost of developing the Bowman tactical communication system up to the award of a Supply and Support contract to GD UK Ltd., last September, was £405 million. The Supply and Support contract is worth £1.9 billion. To date, £156 million of this contract has been spent on development.