Royal Navy warship destroys supersonic missile for first time

"The missile firing took place as part of the largest live-firing exercise in Europe this year – known as Exercise Formidable Shield 25 – which is proving the Portsmouth-based ship’s ability to defend herself and other ships around her from attack, including from swarms of drones," added the navy.

The first phase of the exercise, which involves nearly 7,000 personnel, took place at the Andøya firing range in Norway, before moving on to the Hebrides range. Formidable Shield ends on May 31.