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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Plymouth frigate fires seawolf missile using new radar

Seawolf missileA City frigate has become the second Royal Navy warship in as many months to smash a target out of the sky with a Seawolf missile using the navy’s new 3D radar.

Firing as part of their pre-deployment tests on the South Coast Exercise Areas, there was a brief, bright flash of fire as the missile erupted from its silo on the frigate’s forecastle, striking a flying target seconds later.

The successful firing not only confirmed the ability of the new 3D Artisan radar system, but also HMS Argyll’s readiness to defend herself against air attack.

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