5th Nov 2009
Documentary on T45 DestroyersA one off documentary special on the new T45 destroyer will be coming soon to Channel 4.
T45 News
30th Sep 2009In Defence I Conquer!The fifth of the Royal Navy’s six-strong Type 45 destroyer fleet, Defender, will be launched on Wednesday 21st October 2009 at BVT’s shipyard in Govan. The launch of Defender is an important step towards her delivery to the Royal Navy which will add more capacity to the Navy’s air defence capability as she joins her sister ships as one of the largest and most powerful warships in the world.
7th May 2009Glasgow’s Affiliation With Royal Navy’s Fifth Type 45 Destroyer, HMS Defender, Officially AnnouncedThe Royal Navy’s top officer in Scotland, Rear Admiral Martin Alabaster, today visited Glasgow to announce the city’s affiliation with HMS Defender.
The Training Project Team at HMS Collingwood in Fareham has successfully managed the installation of the T45 Air Weapon Handling System (AWHS) into Marlborough Building.
13th Mar 2009Royal Navy's Type 45 Project Progressing WellA report published by the National Audit Office (NAO) today on the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer programme says that while the project has suffered significant delays and escalating costs, more recently the project has progressed well, with key milestones being met.
12th Feb 2009Type 45's Sea Viper Missiles on TrackThe new Sea Viper air defence missile system has demonstrated its ability to protect air, land and sea forces during a second, successful test firing.
6th Jan 2009Dauntless Completes First Sea TrialsDauntless, the second of the Royal Navy's new powerful Type 45 destroyers, returned to her home on the Clyde just before Christmas 2008, after successfully completing her first set of sea trials.
Dauntless has recently returned from her first set of sea trials which took place in operating areas to the south of Arran and the west of Benbecula.