The Type 45 destroyer, also known as the D or Daring class, is a class of six guided-missile destroyers built for the United Kingdom 's Royal Navy in the early 21st century.

The Daring class consists of six Type 45 destroyers (HMS Daring, Dauntless, Diamond, Dragon, Defender and Duncan) that were purpose built for anti-aircraft and anti-missile warfare.

Nov 20, 2025 · The Type 45 destroyers, also known as the Daring-class, are among the most advanced surface ships in the British Royal Navy. They are often compared to the U.S. Navy’s …

The Type 45 destroyers are primarily designed for anti-air warfare with the capability to defend against sophisticated targets such as fighter aircraft, drones as well as highly maneuverable …

Jan 14, 2025 · Designed by BAE Systems, the Type 45 is an Anti-Air Warfare Destroyer conceived to protect UK and allied/coalition forces at sea and in the littoral against the full …

Jun 11, 2025 · Designed as a replacement for the aging Type 42 destroyers, the Type 45s were conceived during the 1990s and early 2000s with the goal of dominating air defence …

Nov 6, 2025 · The largest and most powerful Air Defence Destroyer ever built, Type 45 was primarily designed to provide the latest Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) capability protecting national, …

Aug 11, 2025 · Primarily meant for anti-aircraft and anti-missile warfare, the Type 45s form the core of the Navy’s fleet air defense, protecting aircraft carrier strike groups and amphibious …

The Type 45 or Daring class is a British class of six guided-missile destroyers designed primarily for anti-aircraft and anti-missile warfare. These Royal Navy ships employ the PAAMS (Sea …

Dec 10, 2024 · “As of 2 December, two Type 45 destroyers are immediately available. The remaining four are in various stages of refit and are therefore not available for operations.” The …