The MoD released these computer generated images of the missile that they're developing. Pretty impressive if it lives up to its billing...able to defend 500 miles? Darn impressive. Might be something the US Navy, US Army and US Marines might be interested in. If I'm not mistaken that exceeds the Patriot RIM-116 by a wide margin.
The MoD has confirmed that a new Royal Navy missile defence system will be able to intercept and destroy enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.
The £483M contract to develop this cutting edge air-defence system - known as Sea Ceptor - is being awarded to UK industry.
The system uses a new UK-developed missile capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 3 and will have the ability to deal with multiple targets simultaneously, protecting an area of around 500 square miles over land or sea.
Sea Ceptor will be developed under a demonstration contract with MBDA (UK) that is expected to last for five years.
