§ Lord Astor of Heverasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they anticipate announcing an in-service date for the modernised target acquisition and designation sight/pilot night vision sensor (Arrowhead). [HL270]
§ Lord BachThe modernised target acquisition and designation sight/pilot night vision sensor has a planned in-service date of December 2008.
§ Lord Astor of Heverasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether plans have been made to upgrade the existing target acquisition night vision sensor system before the modernised system becomes operational, in view of the sensitivity of the present system to climate and moisture. [HL271]
§ Lord BachNegotiations are currently taking place with Westland Helicopters Ltd for a contract to upgrade the current target acquisition and designation sight/pilots night vision sensor. Prior to this, three minor modifications (all drive motors within the turrets) will be introduced which seek to improve parts of the system which are less reliable as a result of water and moisture ingress.