Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, Peter Luff, said weapons systems tested on the range were being used in operations in Libya.

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Defence minister Peter Luff said the money would be spent on protection for teams in Afghanistan including new equipment and specially trained dogs.

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Responding to Monday's debate, defence procurement minister Peter Luff said no decisions had been made on long-term maintenance contracts but the "main investment decision for support arrangements" would be taken "before the middle of this decade".

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