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).

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This award augments the cruiser modernization work already underway at the company's Virginia shipyard. As the surface combatant fleet continues to age, extending the hull life of these ships is critical to the Navy's ongoing combat readiness.

Work is scheduled to take place in San Diego from Feb. 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 is a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser that 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 a 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 operations in Norfolk, San Diego, San Francisco and Hawaii.