Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Ballarat has successfully fired an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) as part its Ship's Qualification Trials. HMAS Ballarat is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction. The ESSM is a surface-to-air weapon that uses radar homing guidance to counter anti-ship missiles moving at supersonic speeds, and forms part of HMAS Ballarat’s air defence capability. Navy is committed to continuou

WATCH: Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Arunta fires its first Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) off the coast of Western Australia, demonstrating her readiness and lethality following a 20-month upgrade. #ThinkFightWinNavy #HighlyCapable #Lethal #Ready #AusNavy Royal Australian Navy Warship HMAS Arunta has fired an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) off the coast of Western Australia following a 20-month upgrade. The Anzac Class Frigate is the first of her class to undergo the Anzac Midlife