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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
What would we use in place of the Aegis system? The Burke class is a serious piece of multi-role destroyer. Its really strong in terms of being an air defense platform, an offensive anti-ship and anti-ground target ship. Its pretty decent as an anti-submarine platform as well.
But without the Aegis, its going against its design.
Plus I think the Burke is a not for export class. The Japanese I think are the only other nation that successfully built a Aegis based platform in their Kongo class destroyer.
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Aegis is now used also by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Spanish Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy, and Republic of Korea Navy. Over 100 Aegis-equipped ships have been deployed in five navies worldwide. The Royal Australian Navy selected the Aegis system for placement on its new Air Warfare Destroyers, and it is part of NATO's European missile defence system.[1]
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Don't think the Burke class is for export though. It is being considered for a littoral combat module and probably would be perfect for Canada. Although that tri-hull littoral combat ship is scary looking as fata.