Photo Reconnaissance Imagery Strike Module (Hansard, 28 October 2002)

§ Mr. Hancock
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the in-service date is for the Photo Reconnaissance Imagery Strike Module Improved Date Modem; and if he will make a statement. [75998]

§ Dr. Moonie
The programme to fit the Photo Reconnaissance Imagery Strike Module enabled Improved Data Modem (PRISM IDM) to Jaguar aircraft is continuing. The IDM entered service in September 2002, enabling the transmission of data over conventional voice radio links. PRISM offers additional capability and will enter service once other planned enhancements to the aircraft, upon which it depends, have been realised. Work on these enhancements is in hand.

§ Mr. Hancock
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the contract for the photo reconnaissance imagery strike module data modem by QinetiQ is worth and if he will make a statement. [76796]
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§ Dr. Moonie
The total cost of procuring the photo reconnaissance imagery strike module enabled improved data modem for the Jaguar fleet was some £2.5 million. This figure included ground test equipment, documentation, engineering support and integration advice.