FIRST AWD AEGIS SYSTEM COMPLETES TESTING

摘要

Lockheed Martin has completed production of the first Aegis Weapon System for the RAN's Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Program. The test program comprised a full range of acceptance tests conducted over several months to verify system performance.rnThe ceremonial "un-plugging" milestone at the completion of testing indicates the Aegis system is now ready for installation on HMAS Hobart, the first of Australia's three planned AWDs. The first AWD-1 system will now be packed and shipped to shipbuilder ASC Shipyard in Adelaide. HMAS Hobart is expected to be delivered in December 2014.