Launch of world's most advanced warship - 1 February 2006
25 Jan 2006
HMS Daring, the first of the Royal Navys new Type 45 class of anti air warfare destroyers, will be launched on 1 February 2006 at 14:25 from the BAE Systems shipyard at Scotstoun, on the Clyde. The Lady Sponsor will be her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex.
The launch is expected to be a very well attended event with 11,000 tickets already issued. The tickets have been issued to BAE Systems staff, members of the public and around 1,500 school children.
Any members of the media who wish to attend should contact Colin Edgar, BAE Systems Naval Ships Communications Manager at colin.edgar@baesystems.com or Lisa Hillary-Tee, BAE Systems at lisa.hillary-tee@baesystems.com
The Type 45 programme will provide the Royal Navy with a versatile destroyer capable of contributing to worldwide maritime and joint operations for much of the first half of this century. As well as providing a specialist air warfare capability, they will also afford the fleet a general-purpose multi-role platform capable of performing tasks from peace support and defence diplomacy through to high-intensity warfare.
Further information on the Type 45 launch can be found at www.type45.com
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery, and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The Company designs, manufactures, and supports military aircraft, combat vehicles, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years and is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems. BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The Company employs 100,000 people worldwide and generates annual sales of approximately 14.8 billion through its wholly owned and joint-venture operations.
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