SHIPMATES — Newly modified guided-missile frigate USS McInerney (FFG-8) and newly developed Seahawk helicopter conduct first sea trials of an air-sea combination called the "antisubmarine warfare weapons systems of the future." Bath Iron Works recently delivered the shipboard portion of the prototype system to the U.S. Navy 11 days ahead of schedule. Called LAMPS MK III, the combined system is intended to give warships "over-the-horizon" surveillance and attack capabilities. BIW modified structure, installed and tested unique electronics systems for LAMPS MK III, as well as other electronics installations under a Navy contract of approximately $16 million. Complete testing aboard the McInerney of the total system, formally designated Light Airborne Multi-Purpose Systems, is slated for Navy evaluation in early 1981. The system is intended for installation aboard FFG-7 class frigates and Spruance (DD-953) class destroyers once it is proven.