Harpoon Block II firing a first for Navy capability

Navy’s high end war fighting capability has been given a major boost, with the successful firing of a Harpoon Block II Missile.

The missile was fired at a land target at the United States Missile Range Facility at Point Mugu California from HMAS Perth during the Anzac Class Frigate’s recent deployment to the United States.

Commodore Warfare, CDRE Stuart Mayer says the importance of the test firing shouldn’t be understated.

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