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Upgrades To USS Bunker Hill Include Overhaul of HM&E Systems

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Thursday, August 6th, 2009

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By Geoff Fein Although the USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) just completed testing of its modified combat systems, the year-long effort to upgrade the ship included significant changes to its hull, mechanical and electrical (HM&E) systems as well. The Bunker Hill is the first cruiser to undergo the Navy's Aegis modernization effort, under the advanced capability build 08 program. She completed Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) last month, and will prepare for Baseline and Platform Certification, ship certifications, and review…

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