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Royal Navy fires newest anti-ship missile at ex-US Navy warship
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The Royal Navy has test-fired its newest anti-ship missile at a decommissioned former US Navy warship, in what military officials are calling a significant milestone for the weapon's development. Defence outlets are covering the strike as proof of the missile's combat readiness and of growing UK-US naval cooperation, with attention now turning to when the system will enter full frontline service.
Why now: A live-fire test of the Navy's newest anti-ship missile against a retired warship is a notable defence milestone drawing attention.
Evidence
- Royal Navy unleashes new ship-busting missiles as ex-US Navy frigate sunk · Royal Navy
- Significant milestone: Royal Navy fires its newest anti-ship missile at an ex-US Navy warship · Forces News
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