DRAGON Fires VIPER - The fourth (and latest) Type 45 Destroyer DRAGON launched a SEA VIPER air defence missile at an incoming drone in almost perfect conditions on a rare hazy summer’s afternoon on the ranges of the Outer Hebrides, thus proving her main weapon system is ready for action.   Sadly the MIRACH drone from 792 Squadron Fleet Air Arm (Culdrose) disintegrated over the Atlantic.    After a visit to Belfast – the first by a Type 45 to Northern Ireland – the work up of the DRAGON will continue with operational sea training off the south west coast of England before advanced training with a French Carrier Battle Group.