Navy Officials Optimistic About CEC Operational Testing

By Thomas Duffy / March 7, 2001 at 5:00 AM
Following a successful technical evaluation that wrapped up March 2, Navy officials are poised to subject the Cooperative Engagement Capability program to independent operational testing that may start as early as mid April. CEC is a sensor netting and fire control system that will allow several Navy ships to simultaneously track and intercept targets by sharing data. The Navy sees CEC as the key to its goal of a full air picture for theater commanders. Program manager Capt. Dan Busch...

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