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Defense Industry News - USA |
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Latest Aegis Combat System Evolution Demonstrates Extended Line Of Sight
Capability during Test |
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Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy team’s Aegis Combat System successfully
completed the first live firing test that proves the system can defend
beyond its line of sight by integrating data from a remote sensor to
intercept a target. |
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The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG
62)
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander
Tidd/Released) |
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The latest
Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) test marks the first
test at sea, and the second consecutive time this year, where Aegis
used remote data to successfully intercept a target. Using the Cooperative
Engagement Capability (CEC) to interpret data from remote sources, Aegis
launched a Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) missile from the USS Chancellorsville
(CG-62) to intercept the target.
“The latest NIFC-CA test demonstrated how the Aegis Combat System
has taken a significant step forward in increasing interoperability
with remote systems to extend the distance that we can detect, analyze
and intercept targets,” said Jim Sheridan, director of U.S. Navy
Aegis programs for Lockheed Martin. “We continue to use our advanced
solutions to provide the Navy with the robust and reliable capabilities
needed to defend our nation from sophisticated threats.” |
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“The latest NIFC-CA test demonstrated how the Aegis Combat System
has taken a significant step forward in increasing interoperability
with remote systems to extend the distance that we can detect, analyze
and intercept targets,”
(Picture: Lockheed Martin)
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As a result of the successful
NIFC-CA test, Aegis proved once again that it can transform and adapt
to threats and address a changing defense landscape. The U.S. Navy
and Lockheed Martin are committed to modernization programs for the
Aegis Combat System on cruisers and destroyers to extend service life
and provide new technologies to the ships and their crews. Ships receiving
Aegis system upgrades will field Open Architecture and Commercial
Off-the-Shelf technologies that will reduce total ownership costs
and ensure military readiness for ongoing missile defense needs.
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