July 21, 2016 - USS Arleigh Burke
successfully launches an SM-2 Standard Missile from the aft
Vertical launching System as part of their Combat System
Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT). The Spanish navy ship
Cristobol Colon (F-105) and Arleigh Burke are conducting
cooperative air defense test exercises including Tactical
Data Link interoperability and live missile firing events.
These events are the first
interoperability test of the latest AEGIS Baseline 9.C1 with
a foreign ship, as well as the first combined Combat Systems
Ship Qualification Trial with the Spanish navy since 2007.
These types of cooperative events with our allies and
partners deepen our operational relationships, making us
collectively stronger and better postured to face new and
emerging challenges.
U.S. Navy video by Petty Officer 1st
Class Gary Prill Video edited by USA Patriotism!
