U.S. develops affordable anti-ship weapons to counter China's Indo-Pacific naval presence.

The U.S. is ramping up its development of affordable anti-ship weapons to counter China's expanding naval presence in the Indo-Pacific. This includes testing the QUICKSINK bomb and deploying Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) and SM-6 missiles. By increasing production and positioning these weapons in locations like the Philippines, the U.S. aims to deter Chinese aggression and narrow the gap in missile capabilities, enhancing regional security.

September 17, 2024
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