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Friday, January 09, 2009

HMS Dauntless completes first sea trials

The British Ministry of Defense announced the second of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyers has successfully completed its first sea trials.

The Type 45 destroyer named HMS Dauntless was tested over a four-week period on the ship's maneuverability and speed performance, among other combat-related trials during difficult winter conditions.

Officials say the HMS Dauntless, built by the BAE Systems and VT Group shipbuilding joint venture BVT Surface Fleet, was successful in meeting the Royal Navy's rigorous sea trial standards.

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