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BAE Systems Wins US Navy Guided Missile Cruiser Modernization Contract
San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2008 BAE Systems has been awarded a $31 million contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command for the maintenance, repair and modernization of the guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52). "This award complements the important cruiser modernization work we continue to accomplish for the Atlantic Fleet at our Virginia shipyard," said Al Krekich, president of BAE Systems Ship Repair in Norfolk, Virginia. "As the surface combatant fleet continues to age, extending the hull life of these ships is critical to the Navy's ongoing combat readiness, and we are proud to deliver our services to support that effort." Work is scheduled to take place in San Diego from February 13, 2008 through February 2009. The project, which includes dry-docking and pier-side work, will involve an average of 300 workers a day during this period. Activities include: all-electric modification to replace steam-operated equipment; stainless steel sanitary space upgrades; corrosion control enhancements; tank, underwater hull and freeboard preservation; and extensive weapons, sensor and communication system upgrades. The contract is administered by the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center. USS Bunker Hill, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, was launched in 1985. It is a multi-mission ship capable of sustained combat operations in any combination of Anti-Air, Anti-Submarine, Anti-Surface and Strike warfare environments. Bunker Hill is employed in support of carrier battle groups, amphibious assault groups, as well as interdiction and escort missions. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Naval Warfare in the 21st Century
Lockheed Martin Delivers Third Production Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV) To US Navy
Riviera Beach FL (SPX) Jan 15, 2008Lockheed Martin recently delivered the third production Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle (RMMV) to the U.S. Navy, increasing the mine countermeasures capability for both DDG 51 Arleigh Burke class destroyers and the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The first and second RMMV were delivered to the Navy in April and August 2007, respectively. |
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