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The Royal Thai Navy conducted a firing exercise of two Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSM) from HTMS Chakri Naruebet, targeting Banshee drones provided by the Naval Ordnance Department, on July 25. Admiral Adung Phan-iam, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, along with high-ranking naval officers, observed the exercise. The first missile, a practice round, was fired from HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej and hit the target at a range of 7 miles. The second missile, a live round, was fired from HTMS