For the report “collision damage to SM-2MR” Navy HQ indicated (12th) the report was genuinely untrue. The maintenance dock at Suao found the crack in January this years as executing loading operation. After the check there were cracks found on warhead’s cap, but deemed the external force was not the cause. The damaged part was covered and the missile would be applicable after repair.

Navy HQ addressed that all types of missiles are well-preserved under standard maintenance and Navy is cable of repair to assure people of combat ability.