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Friday, September 26, 2008

The first of the Royal Navy's new powerful T45 Destroyers, HMS Daring, has completed her final set of contractor sea trials with great success

During the five week trial, the 7,350 tonne vessel was put through her paces. In particular, the full range of communications equipment was tested to ensure that all elements of the system can talk to each other.

Previous trials have seen Daring demonstrate her speed and manoeuvrability in varied conditions, as well as testing her state of the art radar and missile systems. These further sea trials have reaffirmed her capability.

Minister for Defence Equipment and Support, Baroness Ann Taylor said:
"The Type 45 Destroyers are the most advanced ships of their type in the world to date and will provide the backbone of the Royal Navy's air defence.

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