German Navy frigate missile launch mishap

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The German Navy frigate FGS Sashen has been damaged in a failed missile launch.

During drills off the Norwegian coast, a missile didn't emerge from the cell in front of the bridge and burned out, causing serious damage to the deck and surrounding area.

Two seamen were slightly injured and the frigate headed for Harstad, Norway, for assessment and investigation.

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