To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the status is of the Airborne Manned Surveillance urgent operational requirements; and if he will make a statement. (174485)

There have been a significant number of urgent operational requirements relating to surveillance capabilities for manned airborne platforms. Some are in service delivering capability on operations. Others are in progress.

I am withholding further information as its release would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of our armed forces.