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Monday, January 30, 2012

MOD unveils supersonic missile system

Sea CeptorThe Royal Navy's next generation missile defence system will be capable of intercepting and destroying supersonic enemy missiles.

Known as Sea Ceptor, it will be able top travel at Mach 3 with cutting-edge technology that allows it to tackle multilpe targets simultaneously, protecting an area of around 500 square miles over land and sea.

The £483 million contract to develop it is being awarded to UK industry. Sea Ceptor’s ability to intercept missiles at sea will be developed under a demonstration contract with MBDA (UK) that is expected to last for five years.

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