Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Type 45 Destroyers: Guided Weapons
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what smart precision guided munitions are currently in use by the Royal Navy in the main armament on the Type 45 destroyer.
- Answer
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The Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers are equipped with the Sea Viper air defence system, which employs the Aster family of precision-guided missiles to engage and defeat a range of airborne threats. These radar-guided munitions form the core of the ship’s principal air defence capability, providing long-range protection.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 3448
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Guided weapons Type 45 destroyers
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- 2026-06-02 16:29:19 +0100
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