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Aegis Combat System

Brand: Lockheed Martin
Category: Naval Warfare Systems
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Displacement 9,000–9,500 tons
Maximum Speed 30+ knots
Radar Range 450+ km
Vertical Launch Cells (VLS) 96

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1. General Information

System Name	Aegis Combat System (ACS)
Type / Role	Integrated Naval Combat System
Manufacturer	Lockheed Martin
Country of Origin	United States
In Service	Yes
Year Introduced	1983
Unit Cost	USD 400–600 Million (Approx.)
Crew	300–350 personnel (on equipped ship)

2. Dimensions & Structure

Length	155 m (Arleigh Burke-class)
Beam (Width)	20 m
Draft	9.3 m
Displacement	9,000–9,500 tons
Hull Material	Steel Alloy / Composite
Deck Configuration	VLS + Flight Deck

3. Performance & Propulsion

Propulsion Type	Gas Turbine
Engine Model	4 × General Electric LM2500
Power Output	100,000 shp
Maximum Speed	30+ knots
Range	8,000 nautical miles
Endurance	45 days at sea

4. Sensors & Radar Systems

Primary Radar	AN/SPY-1D
Radar Range	450+ km
Sonar System	AN/SQQ-89(V)15
Electro-Optical / IR System	Yes
Electronic Warfare Suite	AN/SLQ-32(V)6
Fire Control Radar	SPG-62

5. Weapons & Armament

Main Gun	127mm Mk 45 naval gun
Vertical Launch System (VLS) Cells	96
Missiles	SM-2, SM-3, SM-6, Tomahawk, ESSM
Anti-Ship Missiles	Harpoon / Naval Strike Missile
Anti-Submarine Torpedoes	Mk 46 / Mk 54 Lightweight Torpedoes
Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)	Phalanx Block 1B
Decoy Systems	Chaff / Flare / Electronic Countermeasures

6. Aviation & Support

Helicopter Capability	Yes
Hangar Capacity	2 × MH-60R Seahawk
UAV Operations	Optional
Flight Deck Size	1 × Landing Pad
Replenishment at Sea	Supported

7. Defensive & Electronic Systems

Countermeasures	Chaff, Flares, Jammers
ECM / ECCM	Integrated Suite
Missile Defense System	Aegis BMD / SeaRAM
Combat Management System	Aegis / CMS-330
Communication Systems	Link 16, SATCOM, HF/VHF/UHF Radios

8. Operational Information

Service Branch	U.S. Navy
Primary Operator	USA, Japan, South Korea, Spain
Operational History	Gulf War, Red Sea, Mediterranean
Notable Feature	Integrated Ballistic Missile Defense

Our Rating

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Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Maintenance Efficiency 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10

PROS

Proven track record in real-world naval operations
Capable of intercepting ballistic and cruise missiles
Integrated with global missile defense networks
Modular architecture for continuous upgrades
Operates in all weather and sea conditions

CONS

High installation and maintenance cost
Complex software integration requirements
Dependence on satellite and radar connectivity
Vulnerable to electronic warfare if unshielded
Requires significant crew training and support infrastructure

The Aegis Combat System (ACS) stands as the backbone of U.S. naval defense technology, providing unmatched situational awareness, air defense, and ballistic missile interception capabilities. Developed by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Navy, Aegis is an integrated naval weapons system designed to simultaneously track, engage, and destroy multiple threats—from hostile aircraft and cruise missiles to ballistic missiles and surface targets.

First deployed aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) in 1983, Aegis combines advanced radar, computer processing, and weapon control to form a real-time combat management network. At its core lies the AN/SPY-1D phased-array radar, capable of tracking over 100 targets simultaneously within a range exceeding 450 kilometers. When paired with the Standard Missile (SM-2, SM-3, SM-6) family, Aegis can deliver layered defense across long-range, mid-course, and terminal interception phases.

The system is integrated into multiple classes of ships, including Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Ticonderoga-class cruisers, forming the naval arm of the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) network. Beyond the U.S., Aegis is deployed by key allies such as Japan, South Korea, and Spain, enhancing joint regional defense.

Modern iterations, like Aegis Baseline 9, support cooperative engagement capability (CEC), enabling ships and aircraft to share radar data for integrated fleet-wide targeting. Future upgrades will expand the system’s AI-assisted threat evaluation and hypersonic defense potential.

With its blend of computational precision, sensor fusion, and missile interoperability, Aegis remains one of the most reliable and adaptable naval combat systems in the world—serving as the digital shield of freedom at sea.

Aegis Combat System Price in US

The cost of an Aegis Combat System installation on a U.S. Navy destroyer typically ranges between $400 million and $600 million, depending on configuration, radar suite, and missile loadout. This includes integration, fire control systems, and combat management infrastructure.

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