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Sea Venom Missiles Ready for Wildcat Helicopters Deployment
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- Initial Operating Capability for Sea Venom (IOC) enables deployment with Wildcat helicopters.
- Each Wildcat can carry four Sea Venom missiles.
- Sea Venom targets larger warships, while the Wildcat carries Martlet for smaller vessels.
- IOC was confirmed during Operation Highmast, the Indo-Pacific mission led by HMS Prince of Wales.
- Full Operating Capability is expected next year after integration.
