The Next Step for Shipboard Electronics

by Ed Walsh Military & Aerospace Electronics, March 2006 Growth of the U.S. Navy's fleet of surface warships and submarines is riding on systems innovation and new technologies to introduce open-systems solutions for network-centric warfare, ballistic-missile defense, and other capabilities for the 21st century maritime warfare. U.S. Navy leaders are looking at a blend of systems upgrades, technology insertion, and new technology development to help them meet the latest challenges of modern ocean warfare. Leaders are seeking the right technological mix to equip surface ships and submarines for network-centric warfare, cooperative engagement, and sensors integration, while at the same time improving existing platforms to enhance interoperability, affordability, and reliability. Read more