HC Deb 22 October 2002 vol 391 cc148-9W
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the equipment and systems procured for Watchkeeper will conform to the proposed NATO STANAG 4586. [75844]

Dr. Moonie

The United Kingdom is contributing to the development of NATO STANAG 4586 that relates to the definition of Standard Interfaces of Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Control Systems for NATO UAV interoperability. Whilst this has yet to go through the ratification process it is intended that the equipment and systems procured for Watchkeeper will conform to the principles of interoperability defined therein.

Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the successful bidders for the assessment phase of Watchkeeper will be announced. [75843]

Dr. Moonie

The bids for the Assessment phase of Watchkeeper are currently being assessed and it is hoped to announce the result shortly.

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