Latest Destroyer Launched In Glasgow
October 23 2009
The British Royal Navy on Wednesday launched another Daring-class destroyer at BVT Surface Fleet's Govan shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland, reports BAE Systems.
The Defender (D-36) is the fifth of six air warfare destroyers being built for the Royal Navy.
The warship is at a more advanced state of construction than previous ships in the class at launch. Work will now focus on completing systems and commissioning power and propulsion and combat systems ahead of her scheduled...
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