Navy Says CEC Tests Were Successful

By Dan Dupont / September 28, 2000 at 5:00 AM
The Navy completed what it called successful testing of its Cooperative Engagement Capability yesterday, according to a Defense Department announcement. The test, known as "underway 10," moves the Navy "another step closer to fielding a system to provide one clear tactical picture that incorporates all available air defense radars and sensors," DOD said. Underway 10 was held off Wallops Island, VA. It involved simulated missile firings from some of the Navy's most technically advanced ships against unmanned drones. The event...

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