The Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers once faced serious operational challenges that raised questions about their reliability. Propulsion issues and system limitations created a period of uncertainty ...
HMS Dragon successfully intercepted a supersonic sea-skimming target during a live-fire demonstration as part of Exercise ‘Formidable Shield 25' on 15 May. This is the first time in Royal Navy history ...
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has spent more than half the funding set aside for the Sea Viper Capability One programme, intended to upgrade the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers with a ballistic ...
The DragonFire laser systems are expected to be installed on two Type 45 destroyers by 2027, although their effectiveness under combat conditions is still unclear. The rush to service could see the ...