HMAS HOBART STRIKES IN AUSTRALIAN-FIRST MISSILE FIRING

摘要

HMAS Hobart has become the first Hobart-class Guided Missile Destroyer to fire a missile in Australian waters. Hobart fired an SM-2 Standard Missile against an unmanned target during trials off the coast of New South Wales, achieving excellent results. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the successful missile firing demonstrates the capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy's most advanced warships. "HMAS Hobart is the most sophisticated and lethal warship ever operated by the Royal Australian Navy, and this missile firing is a demonstration of how she can fight and win at sea," Minister Reynolds said.