The destroyer of the HMS Dauntless Royal Navy of the United Kingdom recently performed sharp shooting in the Highmast Operation, an anxial naval mission that passes through the Mediterranean, Middle East and the Indopacific area.
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Tests, carried out on July 6, 2025, included gunfire and on -board guns for floating targets in the simulation of the fight, which aimed to maintain the operational readiness of the vessel.
The HighMast surgery is conducted by the HMS Prince of Wales and is attended by more than 4,500 British soldiers along with units from more than 12 allied countries. In addition to Fleet training, he also makes diplomatic visits and promotes the British defense industry. HMS Dauntless, under commander Ben Dorrington, plays a key role in the air defense of the fleet and protects strategic assets during the mission.
With a length of 152 meters and a displacement of up to 8,500 tons, Dauntless is equipped with Aster missiles, Sea Viper, guns, machine guns and is able to operate armed helicopters. Designed primarily for air defense missions, it also undergoes modernization, including the integration of new missiles and anti -weapons. His participation in the mission strengthens the strategic role of Type 45 destroyers in the protection of British maritime forces in global joint operations.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: x @royalnavy | This content was created with the help of AI and checked by the editorial team.
🛳️ HMS Dauntless has conducted live-fire gunnery drills during #OperationHighmasttargeting floating threats with GPMGs, HMGs, and 30mm cannons. The Type 45 destroyer is deployed with the UK Carrier Strike Group on its 2025 Indo-Pacific mission. #CSG25 pic.twitter.com/ubrE6vGbAg
— UK Defence Journal (@UKDefJournal) July 30, 2025
