Moment Royal Navy helicopter shoots down drone with deadly new missile in first-of-a-kind operation

The Royal Navy has successfully shot down a drone using a new air-to-air missile in a first-of-a-kind operation.

The demonstration took place in the skies over the Hebrides range in Scotland and saw a Merlin Mk2 helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron equipped with the new Sea Ceptor missile system successfully engage and destroy a Banshee target drone.

The Sea Ceptor missile system is a new air defense weapon system designed to protect ships from air attack. It is the first time that a helicopter has been used to launch the missile.

The successful demonstration is a significant milestone in the development of the Sea Ceptor missile system and paves the way for it to be deployed on Royal Navy ships. The system will provide the Royal Navy with a much-needed capability to defend against air attack and will help to keep the UK's waters safe.

The Sea Ceptor missile system is a surface-to-air missile system that is designed to intercept and destroy incoming aircraft and missiles. It has a range of up to 25 kilometers and can be used against a variety of targets, including fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and drones.

The Sea Ceptor missile system is a significant upgrade to the Royal Navy's air defense capabilities. It will provide the Royal Navy with a much-needed capability to defend against air attack and will help to keep the UK's waters safe.