Last week (Dec 2023) the frigate HMNZS Te Mana conducted two Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missile firings in the East Australia Exercise Area, which completed the final part of the frigate’s testing and evaluation process. Two successful Sea Ceptor missile firings from frigate Te Mana was the final step for both Te Mana and HMNZS Te Kaha’s capability release following their Frigate Systems Upgrade.
