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Aegis System Undergoes Land Based Test

August 31, 2004 :: Lockheed Martin :: News

The Aegis sea-based missile defense system underwent a test that is being described as a significant marker to its ability to track and eventually destroy ballistic missile targets. The test took place on land at the U.S. Navy Combat System Engineering Development Site, on August 27. No actual targets were launched, but the test rather consisted of simulations in conjunction with the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system which includes the systems at Fort Greely Alaska, and the Command and Control Center in Colorado. According to a report issued by Lockheed about the test, some fifteen Aegis destroyers and three Aegis cruisers will eventually be equipped with the system within the next few years. (Article)

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