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Navy Pleased With Modernization Efforts On USS

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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

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By Geoff Fein The Navy is in the midst of Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) on the USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) and the ship has undergone successful testing of its hull, and mechanical and electrical systems (HM&E), according to a Navy official. Additionally, combat system modernization efforts on the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) are going exceedingly well, Rear Adm. Terry Benedict, program executive officer integrated warfare systems (PEO IWS), told Defense Daily in a recent interview. "Overall both the Bunker…

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