22.05.2023, 07:31
Zitat:UK: Royal Navy announces Mk 41 VLS fit for Type 31 frigateshttps://www.janes.com/defence-news/naval...1-frigates
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has revealed plans to install the Lockheed Martin Mk 41 vertical launching system (VLS) into its five new Type 31 Inspiration-class general-purpose frigates. The fit will expand the range of missiles and capabilities the ships can deliver.
Speaking on 17 May at theFirst Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference 2023 – co-hosted by the RN, the Council on Geostrategy, and King's College London, at Lancaster House, London – the navy's First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sir Ben Key said, “We need to advance our ability to deliver lethal, long-range offensive fires against our adversaries, hence the decision to ensure the Mk 41 VLS is fitted to the Type 26 frigates – and we intend to fit it also to our Type 31 frigates.”
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