South Korea conducted a successful testing of its newest destroyer's Aegis combat system during three weeks of qualification trials, according to Lockheed Martin [LMT]. The Sejong the Great (DDG-991) is the first of three KDX-III destroyers that will bring upgraded air defense, anti-submarine and anti-surface ship capabilities to the country's navy, Doug Wilhelm, director of international Aegis programs, told sister publication Defense Daily recently. On the heels of the recent South Korean Cheonan (PCC-772) disaster, it was very important for…
South Korea’s Newest Aegis Destroyer Successfully Completes CSSQT
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