§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which aircraft are fielded with joint tactical information and distribution system capability; what other types of aircraft will receive JTIDS capability; and when it will be installed in each type. [134462]
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§ Mr. IngramThe Joint Tactical Information and Distribution System (JTIDS) is operational on the following types of UK aircraft: Sentry E-3D, Tornado F3, Nimrod R, VC10 and Tristar Tanker aircraft and Sea King AEW. It is also being fitted on Typhoon, Nimrod M RA4 and Sentinel R Mk1. Installation is planned on Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft in 2005, Tornado GR4 and Harrier GR9 in 2006, A400M in 2007 and Joint Combat Aircraft in 2010. These dates can be up to two years before in service date to allow for integration and acceptance. Other future aircraft types are also expected to be fitted with this capability.