USN AEGIS Cruiser Modernization Program
frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) during a leap frog training exercise. The exercise allows ship handlers to practice the approach and stabilization alongside and a breakaway in a simulated underway replenishment environment. Ingraham and Antietam are part of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Group on deployment in the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Jeremie Kerns. By Edward H. The U.S. Navy’s “Cruiser Modernization” program will extend…
Feature: Adding Combat Power; Extending Ship Life
By Edward H. The U.S. Navy's "Cruiser Modernization" program will extend the service life and enhance the combat capability of 22 of the Navy's 27 multi-mission AEGIS cruisers (CG-52 through CG-73). The Cruiser Modernization is necessary to enable the CG-47 class to participate effectively in support of joint littoral campaigns. Missions include land attack, littoral undersea warfare, force protection, and anti-air defense, as well as allowing for a possible future Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) mission. The program extends the service life of each ship to 35 years. Combat systems will be upgraded while crew size and maintenance requirements will be reduced.
CNE Delivers Keynote Address at Undersea Defense Conference
From Commander, Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. The commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples/U.S. Naval Forces Europe addressed participants of the Undersea Defense Technology (UDT) Europe 2007 conference and exhibition June 5. “Someone here may be responsible for the technology that changes the face of undersea warfare,” said Adm. Harry Ulrich during his address. UDT Europe 2007 is the largest established underwater defense event in Europe, bringing together key military leaders, scientists and technologists with defense manufacturers and suppliers. The event is designed to support the strategic priorities to improve maritime security and safety and respond to any contingency or consequence through raising awareness of undersea warfare missions and operations in the region.
Gulf of Guinea Conference to Focus on Maritime Security
At the request of U.S. partners in West and Central Africa, a Gulf of Guinea maritime safety and security conference is scheduled to be held in Cotonou, Benin, Nov. 13-15, to address improving economic, environmental, military, and governance issues in the region. The senior-level ministers, military and civilian officials from 11 countries will meet with a goal of adopting practical, comprehensive and sustainable strategies to address maritime safety and security challenges. The conference, sponsored by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE), U.S. European Command, the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, and the Department of State, is largely the result of CNE’s work toward a safer and more secure maritime domain.
