BAE Systems,
SAN DIEGO: BAE Systems has been awarded a $31 million contract by the Naval Sea Systems Command for the maintenance, repair and modernization of the guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG-52).
“This award complements the important cruiser modernization work we continue to accomplish for the Atlantic Fleet at our Virginia shipyard,” said Al Krekich, president of BAE Systems Ship Repair in Norfolk, Virginia. “As the surface combatant fleet continues to age, extending the hull life of these ships is critical to the Navy’s ongoing combat readiness, and we are proud to deliver our services to support that effort.”
Work is scheduled to take place in San Diego from February 13, 2008 through February 2009. The project, which includes dry-docking and pier-side work, will involve an average of 300 workers a day during this period. Activities include: all-electric modification to replace steam-operated equipment; stainless steel sanitary space upgrades; corrosion control enhancements; tank, underwater hull and freeboard preservation; and extensive weapons, sensor and communication system upgrades. The contract is administered by the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center.
USS Bunker Hill, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, was launched in 1985. It is a multi-mission ship capable of sustained combat operations in any combination of Anti-Air, Anti-Submarine, Anti-Surface and Strike warfare environments. Bunker Hill is employed in support of carrier battle groups, amphibious assault groups, as well as interdiction and escort missions.
BAE Systems Ship Repair is the United States’ leading non-nuclear ship repair, modernization and conversion company – focused on dry dock and ship repair services for the U.S. Navy, other defense agencies and commercial customers. It has major operations in Norfolk, San Diego, San Francisco and Hawaii.
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 96,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $27 billion in 2006*.
*On a pro forma basis, assuming BAE Systems had owned Armor Holdings Inc for the whole of 2006
