The Ticonderoga system, was designated as a Guided Missile Destroyer, but are redesignated as a Guided Missile Cruiser in January 1980. The Ticonderoga program have been very first area combatant vessels made with the AEGIS Weapons System, probably the most advanced level environment defense mechanisms globally. She's right launch systems which enable them to help keep and introduce significant number of TOMAHAWK precision hit cruise missiles against objectives of military value deep in enemy territory. This land attack ability, combined due to the AEGIS anti-air missile systems, AN/SQQ-89 Undersea Warfare system and advanced level C4ISR suite, end up in the ship one of the most effective area combatant operating with any navy.