The lead ship of the new Repulse 51B destroyer class, the follow-on from the Corkscrew, has entered service following extensive trials (which is typical for a new class of warship). The Repulse is a development of the Corkscrew with a flexible mission wing to enable a greater array of armaments.
The Repulse is equipped with a Zip cannon, 48 TPMs in a VLS and can also carry MRMs and other attack missiles. Nineteen more Repulse are on order.
