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Raytheon Standard Missile-2 and Aegis Combat System Demonstrate Capability Against Subsonic and Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles TUCSON, Ariz., March 24, 2005 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company Standard Missile-2s, launched from the USS Momsen (DDG 92) the week of March 7, went seven for seven against a variety of targets. This testing utilized the new Aegis Weapon System Baseline 7 Phase 1 and also involved successful Raytheon Evolved SeaSparrow Missile firings. The SM-2s -- in block III, IIIA and IIIB variants -- were fired against subsonic and supersonic targets in various configurations and in a littoral environment. The testing also included a dual...

Navy's Newest Destroyer, Named for Submarine Hero, Commissioned With Crew That Includes Descendent The Associated Press PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - The Navy's newest destroyer, named for the late Vice Adm. Charles "Swede" Momsen, was commissioned Saturday with an inaugural crew that includes the submarine and diving pioneer's great-great grandson. Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Hailey enlisted three years ago after learning a ship was going to be named for his great-great grandfather, who led the daring rescue of 33 men trapped aboard the sunken submarine USS Squalus 65 years ago. The Navy offered Hailey no promises, but he was...