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Aster Missile launch from a Horizon class destroyer. MBDA files picture.
According to the French Navy, the crew of first ship-in-class Forbin intercepted the sea skimming target flying at a speed in excess of 3,000 Km/h (likely a GQM-163A Coyote Sea Skimming Target Vehicle) using an MBDA Aster 30 surface to air missile.
French Navy Horizon Air Defense Destroyer Intercepts Supersonic Target - Naval News
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) announced that its Horizon type Air Defense Destroyer Forbin intercepted a supersonic target during Exercise At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield 2021.
www.navalnews.com
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