The Royal Navy has launched a new missile that can fly near the speed of sound and take out enemy warships more than 100 miles away. The missile, launched by Frigate HMS Somerset, travels near the sea at supersonic speeds to evade radar detection. The system is also fitted on HMS Richmond and HMS Portland. Coming in at 400kg, the weapon is substantial upgrade from the current ageing Harpoon system that is currently carried by the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers.