Navy's air defence capability grows stronger

HMAS Melbourne has demonstrated the Navys updated naval air defence capability with the firing of a Standard Missile (SM 2) off Jervis Bay.

Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Greg Combet said the SM 2 would be further enhanced throughout the next year.

This missile firing was the first time a SM 2 has been fired from an Adelaide class frigate, Mr Combet said.

The missile was prepared, launched and supported in flight before engaging a target.

Mr Combet said Melbourne was now equipped with two modern missile systems to combat anti-ship missiles and aircraft.

HMAS Melbourne is an Adelaide class guided missile frigate (FFG) that has completed the multi-million dollar FFG Upgrade Program and has recently undergone additional SM-2 related alterations to its combat system, Mr Combet said.

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