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USS Bunker Hill Completes CSSQT After Year-Long Upgrade Effort

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Monday, August 17th, 2009

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The USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) wrapped up its Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) last month, validating the Aegis Weapon System through a series of surface and anti- air warfare exercises, according to Lockheed Martin [LMT]. CSSQT evaluated the Bunker Hill's Aegis Combat System for combat readiness through comprehensive surface and anti-air warfare exercises, including manned raids and electronic attack scenarios, as well as thorough testing of the system's tactical data link and air defense capabilities. The air defense testing…

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