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USMC bringing containerized anti-ship missiles to San Antonio-class

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The director of expeditionary warfare in the Office of the Chief of U.S. Naval Operations has disclosed a plan to bring a containerized anti-ship missile system to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock.

US Navy 110609-N-VL218-336 The amphibious transport dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS New York (LPD 21) are underway together in the Atla
US Navy 110609-N-VL218-336 The amphibious transport dock ships USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and USS New York (LPD 21) are underway together in the Atla


Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King said one system will be deployed to a ship within 12 months to let the Navy and Marines “play around with it” before deciding how to field it.

He added that the RGM-184 Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is a leading contender.

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