The first of up to eight Type 45
The first of up to eight Type 45 air-defense destroyers for the British Royal Navy was launched on Feb. 1. The HMS Daring is due to enter service in 2009. It is fitted with the Principal Anti-Air Missile System. Six Type 45s are on order from BAE Systems, and discussions continue with the Defense...
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