Raytheon delivers combat management system TEWKSBURY, Mass., Jan. 17 (UPI) -- An open, distributed combat management system for installation on the U.S. Navy's amphibious transport dock ship LPD 26 has been delivered by Raytheon. The Ship Self-Defense System MK2 SSDS speeds the detect-to-engage sequence of sensors and weapons systems aboard ships to defend against cruise missiles. "SSDS is a proven combat management system, demonstrating predictable and reliable performance that the Navy can count on, time after time," said Kevin Peppe, vice president of Seapower Capability Systems for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. Delivering the benefits of open architecture, SSDS -- by design -- streamlines ship system updates and repairs, minimizing downtime and delivering consistent performance and interoperability across the fleet. The SSDS hardware ship set delivered was the last of a 2010 contract under which Raytheon delivered five systems that were being installed on new Navy vessels. Systems were also delivered to upgrade combat systems on older ships. The SSDS will be provided for additional ships under other existing contracts and contract modifications.