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Navy/USMC

Navy Looking To Build Commonality Into Combat Systems

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

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The Navy is moving to develop increased commonality between two key ship defense systems as a way to maximize efficiencies, save costs and ease technology upgrades, Naval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA) program executive officer for integrated warfare systems said this week. Rear Adm. Jim Syring said at the Navy Surface Association (SNA) symposium that introducing shared components between the Lockheed Martin [LMT]-built Aegis Combat System and Raytheon [RTN]-built Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) would enhance the ability to upgrade the systems…

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