Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and USA semi-active radar homing surface-to-air missile family; Block 2 adds active radar homing.

Also searchable as ESSM, RIM-162 ESSM, RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile.

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  9. The Big Frigate Discussion: ASWFs, F110s & Pohjanmaas vs Gowind, European Patrol Corvette & FF(X)
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