Laser Target Locator Systems (Hansard, 6 January 2003)

HC Deb 06 January 2003 vol 397 c47W 47W

§ Patrick Mercer
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to procure laser target locator systems. [87930]

§ Dr. Moonie
The Ministry of Defence is currently in the process of procuring Target Locating Equipment to allow Royal Artillery Forward Observers to be equipped with the same type of laser rangefinder as the Infantry's Mortar Fire Controllers. Target Location Equipment is also being procured as part of enhancements to the Warrior Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle and CVR(T) reconnaissance vehicle fleets.