New Navy missile successfully tested
The Principals Anti-Air Missile System launched a missile at over 3045 mph off the French coast
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Wednesday, 11, Jun 2008 11:57
A new Royal Navy air defence missile has been successfully tested in the Mediterranean.
The Principals Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS) launched a missile at over 3,045mph off the French coast on June 4th and hit a target simulating an aircraft travelling at 450mph and at an altitude of 10km.
The new system has been developed to allow the Type 45 Destroyer to defend a fleet against anti-ship missiles.
Assistant Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Bob Cooling, said of the tests: "The Royal Navy is delighted with the successful firing of PAAMS. We are looking forward to this world class capability entering service on board the Type 45 Daring Class destroyers."
Dave Twitchin, Ministry of Defence director of Destroyers, added: "The first firing was a tense moment, and the culmination of much innovation and development which made the direct hit all the more exciting.
"This is just the first in a series of trials to come, but it is a significant milestone along the way. All the teams that have worked closely together are rightly proud of the work they've done."