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Navy: Guided Weapons

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 February 2025UIN 28538

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with his French counterpart on the acquisition of additional Aster missiles for use by the Royal Navy.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Whilst the Secretary of State for Defence has not met recently with the French Defence Minister, negotiations to purchase Aster 30 have concluded and a Contract placement is expected imminently.

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