170422-N-HB697-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2017)

170422-N-HB697-013 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 22, 2017) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS-6) fires a SeaRAM missile against an aerial drone, destroying the target in a test off the Southern California coast. The drone was simulating an anti-ship missile as part of a Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) event to demonstrate the self-defense capability of the ship against an aerial target. Paired with advanced sonar and mine hunting capabilities, LCS provides a major contribution, as well a more diverse set of options to commanders, across the spectrum of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Senior Chief Fire Controlman Larry Fulinara/Released)