§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what armaments are to be fitted to the Future Surface Combatant. [171862]
§ Mr. IngramThe Future Surface Combatant is currently in its concept stage. As such, no decisions have yet been taken on specific armaments. However, it is envisaged that its roles will include Anti-Surface Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Air Warfare and Land Attack, and the ships will be equipped accordingly.