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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor effect? Bangladesh sends military team to UK to explore air defence systems
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads High-level delegation attends UK defence summit Dhaka looks to diversify military cooperation UK's Sky Sabre system attracts interest Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads RAF maintains aerial response capability Royal Navy provides additional air defence Amid rising tensions with India, Bangladesh has sent a senior military delegation to London to explore new air defence systems . The move comes in the backdrop of India's recent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, where Pakistan's air defence was found deeply incompetent in intercepting Indian missile overflights. The visit signals Dhaka's intent to strengthen its own air defence capabilities by seeking international partnerships beyond traditional allies. A senior military delegation from Bangladesh is in London to attend the 19th Full Spectrum Air Defence Summit from June 23 to by Major General Mohammad Kamrul Hassan, Area Commander of Rangpur and General Officer Commanding of the 66 Infantry Division, the delegation includes six senior officers from the Bangladesh Army and Air Force. Their presence at the summit underlines Bangladesh's plan to diversify its military London summit is focused on advancing integrated air and missile defence capabilities, with an emphasis on interoperability among participating per reports, Bangladesh military's engagement with the UK is part of a larger strategy to reduce reliance on a single supplier. Bangladesh is now exploring military cooperation with Western countries, including the UK, for technology transfer and of the systems likely to be of interest is the Sky Sabre, the UK's medium-range, ground-based mobile air defence system. Commissioned in 2021, the Sky Sabre is valued at around USD 900 million. It is designed to counter threats from fighter jets, attack helicopters, drones, and precision-guided munitions. The system has already been deployed in the Falkland Islands and Poland to support NATO's eastern Royal Air Force operates a Quick Reaction Alert force to secure the UK's airspace. RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft are on standby at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland and RAF Coningsby in England to respond to any threat. The UK also contributes to NATO's air policing operations in Eastern Royal Navy supports air defence with its fleet of six Type 45 destroyers. These warships are fitted with Sea Viper and Sea Ceptor missile systems. While the Type 45 fleet has limited ballistic missile defence capacity, an upgraded Sea Viper system is expected by 2028. The vessels can also support homeland air defence when required.
The Independent
17-05-2025
- The Independent
Dramatic video shows Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon shooting down supersonic missile
Dramatic video shows a Royal Navy warship shooting down a supersonic missile in a 'historic first' for the UK's defence force. HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer based in Plymouth, successfully intercepted a high-speed target designed to mimic the advanced weaponry seen in recent conflicts. The footage shows a burst of fire and smoke as the destroyer uses its Sea Viper anti-air missile system to neutralise the incoming threat, which was capable of complex "corkscrew" and "weave" manoeuvres. The Sea Viper system enabled the Royal Navy to shoot down a ballistic missile in combat for the first time in 2024.
Business Insider
17-05-2025
- General
- Business Insider
One of the Royal Navy's most advanced warships shot down a supersonic missile in 'historic first'
One of the British Royal Navy's most advanced warships, the HMS Dragon, completed a "historic first" when it shot down a supersonic missile in a test off the coast of Scotland on Friday, the force said. The Type 45 air defense destroyer fired a modified Sea Viper missile and "obliterated" a high-speed target that was designed to imitate some of the latest and most advanced threats facing the force around the world, the navy said in a press release. It added that it marked "the first time the Royal Navy has faced down this kind of target," which it said was "significantly more challenging as it flies faster and carries out corkscrew and weave manoeuvres." Footage shared by the Royal Navy on X shows the strike, which occurred as part of Exercise Formidable Shield 25, a large-scale NATO live-firing exercise taking place in Norway and the UK this year. Commander Iain Giffin, the commanding officer of the HMS Dragon, said the strike was "a huge moment" for the destroyer. "Not only does it prove that Dragon's world leading air defence capability functions as it should following an extensive maintenance period, but it also proves our ability to integrate and operate alongside NATO allies and partners," he said. "Training alongside ships, aircraft and land forces from 11 nations in this complex, multi-domain exercise ensures that we maintain our fighting edge against evolving Hi and Low-tech threats." The HMS Dragon is a Type 45 destroyer and one of the UK's most advanced warships. With more than 200 crew, the vessel plays a key role in Britain's air defenses, using its Sea Viper missile system to seek out and neutralise threats. Dragon can also be deployed to provide assistance in disaster relief scenarios and counter-narcotics boarding operations. The UK has been testing out a range of new strike capabilities on its warships in recent years. In 2024, the UK's Ministry of Defence first showed off its new DragonFire laser weapon, with video footage showing it in action off the coast of Scotland. The laser directed energy weapon is a high-power, low-cost weapon system designed to target aerial threats with "pinpoint accuracy," according to the UK government. A UK Ministry of Defence official told Business Insider in March that it was planning to deploy its DragonFire laser weapon on four Royal Navy destroyers by 2027.
The Independent
17-05-2025
- The Independent
Dramatic video shows Royal Navy warship shooting down supersonic missile
Dramatic video shows a Royal Navy warship shooting down a supersonic missile in a 'historic first' for the UK's defence force. HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer based in Plymouth, successfully intercepted a high-speed target designed to mimic the advanced weaponry seen in recent conflicts. The footage shows a burst of fire and smoke as the destroyer uses its Sea Viper anti-air missile system to neutralise the incoming threat, which was capable of complex "corkscrew" and "weave" manoeuvres. The Sea Viper system enabled the Royal Navy to shoot down a ballistic missile in combat for the first time in 2024.
Times
17-05-2025
- Science
- Times
Royal Navy warship destroys supersonic missile in weapons test
A Royal Navy warship has obliterated a supersonic missile in a historic first for the service in a test off the coast of Scotland. HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, launched a specially modified Sea Viper missile at an incoming high-speed target. It marks the first time the Royal Navy has faced down such a target — one that is challenging due to its speed and its ability to carry out corkscrew and weave manoeuvres. The Sea Viper launched was a specially modified telemetry version, designed to record measurements and valuable data to inform future operations. The missile firing took place as part of Exercise Formidable Shield, the largest annual live-firing exercise in Europe. The Portsmouth-based ship showcased its ability to defend itself and other
