Aegis combat system in the context of "Republic of Korea Navy"

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⭐ Core Definition: Aegis combat system

The Aegis Combat System is an American integrated naval weapons system, which uses computers and radars to track and guide weapons to destroy enemy targets. It was developed by the Missile and Surface Radar Division of RCA, and it is now produced by Lockheed Martin.

Initially used by the United States Navy, Aegis is now used also by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Spanish Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy, Republic of Korea Navy, and Royal Australian Navy, and is planned for use by the Royal Canadian Navy. As of 2022, a total of 110 Aegis-equipped ships have been deployed, and 71 more are planned (see operators).

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Aegis combat system in the context of USS Mitscher (DDG-57)

USS Mitscher (DDG-57) is an Arleigh Burke-class (Flight I) Aegis guided missile destroyer in service with the United States Navy. It was constructed by Ingalls Shipbuilding, in Pascagoula, Mississippi on an order in December 1988. Laid down in 1992 it was formally commissioned on 10 December 1994.

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Aegis combat system in the context of USS Farragut (DDG-99)

USS Farragut (DDG-99) is an Arleigh Burke-class (Flight IIA) Aegis guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. She is the fifth Navy ship named for Admiral David Farragut (1801–1870). Farragut's keel was laid down on 9 January 2004 at the Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. She was christened on 23 July 2005, with Senator Susan Collins of Maine as her sponsor. Farragut was commissioned on 10 June 2006 in Mayport, Florida.

Farragut is equipped with the "Smart Ship" data distribution and control system.

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← USS Mitscher (DDG-57) ← USS Farragut (DDG-99)
LINKS TO (CHILDREN)
USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) → Ticonderoga-class cruiser → Guided missile → USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) → Mark 41 Vertical Launching System → Mark 26 missile launcher → RCA Corporation → Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control → United States Navy → Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force → Spanish Navy → Royal Norwegian Navy → Republic of Korea Navy → Royal Australian Navy → Royal Canadian Navy →