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The Royal Navy has rolled out new supersonic missiles after the new weapons exceeded expectations during trials. The missiles are intended to protect the fleet’s aircraft carriers.
Wildcat helicopters alongside RFA Argus took part in the final trials of the Martlet and Sea Venom missiles.
Both weapons come under the Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon banner, with the Martlet designed to take out small boats while the Sea Venom possesses ten-times the strength and aimed at punching through armoured warships.
About 30 people, including air crew, scientists, test pilots and technicians from across the Navy, industry and Ministry of Defence, were involved in the trials which took place in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Wildcats from 815 Naval Air Squadron landed and took off more than 900 times during the trials in varying conditions and carrying different payloads.
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