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| 5 Dec 2005
WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED WARSHIP READY FOR LAUNCH Minister observes final weld BAE Systems Naval Ships is preparing for the February 1st launch of the First of Class Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring. When she enters service in 2009, Daring will be the world’s most advanced warship and the largest warship to be delivered to the Royal Navy since HMS Ark Royal was commissioned in 1985. Daring will deliver a level of capability to the Royal Navy which is unmatched by any other. Daring’s construction has involved separately building of a series of modules which are later welded together. The final piece of welding, linking block D to block E/F, took place on November 24th, observed by Minister for Defence Procurement Lord Drayson. Daring is now a complete ship and ready for launch. Speaking after observing the final weld, Lord Drayson said “This will be one of the most modern and powerful air defence destroyers anywhere in the world providing the Navy with Anti-Air Warfare capability for decades to come. In addition its versatility will enable it to play a key role in a variety of operational tasks. “This programme however is not just great news for the Navy but also for the UK Defence Industry. It secures more than 2000 jobs here on the Clyde, plus a further 650 shipbuilding jobs in Portsmouth and hundreds more jobs at sub contractors around the country well into the next decade. “I have been impressed by the professionalism of both the experienced BAE Systems employees and the apprentices who I have been fortunate enough to meet and talk to today and who are working side by side to help deliver this important programme.” For further facts about the Type 45 please click here For Type 45 images please click here Ref: 002/2005 |
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