Tomahawk is also a highly survivable weapon, according to Mitchell. Similarly, infrared detection is difficult because the turbofan engine emits little heat. If necessary, a course correction is then made to place the missile on course to the target. The system incorporates 21 satellites which orbit the Earth and updates the missile constantly on it's position relative to the target. That makes it very accurate.
Safety is a big concern, so they also check privately-owned electronic equipment for shipboard use.
The technicians have been putting their training to good use. We are not just working on one piece of equipment. Because of the amount of gear we have, everyone has to take a hand at everything. The cross training we are receiving is impossible to get anywhere else. All is not work and drudgery, however.