An SM-3 Block IIA was launched from the USS John Finn (DDG-113) on Nov. 16, 2020, as part of FTM-44 to evaluate the feasibility of the SM-3 Block IIA capability to defeat an ICBM threat. (Photo: U.S. Missile Defense Agency)
By Rich Abott |
@ReaderRabott
6 months ago |
05/02/2024
missile defense Navy/USMC SM-3

The Secretary of the Navy this week admitted the service will need more RTX [RTX] Standard Missile (SM)-3s for regional air and missile defense missions in the wake of recent Middle East naval operations.

“I truly believe that SM-3s will be needed in greater…

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