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USS Dewey, USS Wayne E. Meyer Complete Aegis Combat System CSSQT

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Monday, March 15th, 2010

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Lockheed Martin [LMT], in support of the U.S. Navy, successfully completed Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) for Aegis Combat Systems installed aboard the USS Dewey (DDG-105) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), along with the Spanish Navy frigate Alvaro de Bazan (F-101), the company reported last week. During the CSSQT off the coast of Pt. Mugu, Calif., the ships' Aegis Combat Systems were evaluated for combat-readiness through comprehensive surface, subsurface and anti-air warfare exercises, including manned raids and electronic…

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