New Destroyer Boosts Royal Navy

The Royal Navy's newest and most sophisticated destroyer – to be
called HMS Daring - has successfully completed demanding sea trials
off the Scottish coast.

Minister for the Armed Forces, Bob Ainsworth, said:
 
"The Type 45 is an immensely powerful state of the art destroyer that
will provide a vital layer of protection from missile attack for the
fleet.

"Daring's success at sea - when I gather she exceeded her design speed
of 29 knots - is an excellent start to the intensive trials phase that
will now begin as we bring her world-leading missile defence system
into full operation."

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