Leonard T. Koonce 
The Royal Navy demonstrated the capabilities of its Type 25 destroyer HMS Defender during Exercise Baltic Operations 22 in the Baltic Sea.
In a Twitter video, the billion-pound warship showed off its Mk 8 naval gun and Phalanx miniguns.
The gun reportedly fired 35 rounds continuously in one minute and 31 seconds.
“Our Phalanx close-in weapon system provides the final interior layer of air defense, but also features a formidable anti-surface mode,” the post reads.
Our #Phalanx The close-in weapon system provides the final interior layer of air defense, but also features a formidable anti-surface mode. pic.twitter.com/50XoV9zDwF
– HMS Defender (@HMSDefender) June 14, 2022
The Royal Navy’s display shows the country’s “commitment and commitment” to maritime security.
In addition to HMS Defender, the British ships HMS Archer, Exploit, Ranger, Charger and Smiter took part in the exercise.
HMS Defender
Flagship of Task Force Six Four (CTF 64), HMS Defender is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and Sea Viper missiles capable of countering naval and airborne threats.
With a maximum speed of 30 knots (55 kilometers/34 miles per hour), the destroyer can neutralize moving targets in the sky up to 70 miles (112 kilometers).
It carries two medium caliber 30 millimeter cannons, a surface-to-air missile system and a Lynx MK8 helicopter weapons system.
Additionally, HMS Defender is equipped with Sampson long-range radar, providing mid-course guidance, detecting and tracking multiple targets simultaneously.
In addition to defending against air assaults, the warship can hunt enemy submarines or provide humanitarian aid.
#BALTOPS22 blends internal damage control and external warfare – honed to @FOST for us to excel in operations and exercises#TrainAsYouFight pic.twitter.com/ey5ndJQNVc
– HMS Defender (@HMSDefender) June 14, 2022
