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February 25, 2006

HMS Daring

Billing itself as "the most advanced warship in the world", HMS Daring was launched February 1. HRH the Countess of Wessex and the launch itself brought a tear to the eye. Daring is scheduled to come into service in 2009.

The Type 45 Anti Air Warfare Destroyer is of huge significance for the Royal Navy's capability to respond flexibly to challenges in the years ahead. In concert with the Future Aircraft Carrier, it will provide the backbone of the Royal Navy's air defences for much of the first half of this century.

Design and build Update: Just spotted this animated short about Type 45 development, assembly, sea trials and deployment. Fun. I used to get to watch defense procurement industry corporate videos all the time. I don't get free coffee or those mini-sandwiches watching one on-line but it is a start.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at February 25, 2006 08:30 AM

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Cool, thx. She looks sufficiently menacing; each appear to be commanded by a giant Dalek.

Posted by: The_Campblog at February 25, 2006 04:09 PM