The Type 45 Daring class destroyers are specialized air-warfare ships equipped with the advanced Sea Viper missile system and the powerful Sampson AESA radar. They provide exceptional long-range air and missile defense for the fleet while also supporting multi-role operations.
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| HMS Daring, HMS Dauntless DEPLOYED, HMS Defender, HMS Diamond, HMS Duncan | Royal Navy |
Deployment Began: Tue Mar 10, 2026
Deployment Ended: Fri Oct 09, 2026
Days Deployed: 213 days
Deployment Location: Gibraltar / final deployment port call and ammunition offload (October 2026)
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to homeport at Portsmouth Naval Base, United Kingdom
Mission: Type 45 air-defence destroyer conducted a Mediterranean, Middle East and western Indian Ocean deployment, supporting multinational maritime security, air defence, freedom of navigation, allied-force protection, and operational readiness.