# The Competition Act 1998 (Public Policy Exclusion) Order 2007, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
“Complex Weapon” means a strategic or tactical weapon which relies on guidance systems to produce precision effects and which is developed or manufactured for the Secretary of State but excludes torpedoes;
“Core Competence” means the ability in relation to the whole or part of a Complex Weapon or a Supporting Technology to provide research, development, manufacture, upgrades or support in service or on disposal;
“Supporting Technology” means the design, development and integration of technology which supports and enables the use of a Complex Weapon including—
(a) mission critical software;
(b) guidance and control algorithms;
(c) safety and arming functions;
(d) insensitive propulsion systems and warheads;
(e) compatibility with other weapons systems and platforms;
(f) directed energy and electro-optic countermeasures;
(g) aerodynamics;
(h) radiation compatibility;
(i) electro-magnetic compatibility; and
(j) stealth;
“Team CW” means the Secretary of State together with such persons as comply with the conditions set out in article 3.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1896/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/competition-act-1998-public-policy-exclusion-order-2007/article-2
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