November 2, 2024, 9:02 pm
The U.S. Navy has confirmed that an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer fired a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during the recent Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises.
In a statement released on October 23, 2024, the Navy announced, “Among the flurry of fleet activities in the recent (RIMPAC exercise in Hawaii was a milestone that Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) spearheaded — the first demonstration firing of a NSM from a U.S. Navy destroyer.”
On July 18, the USS Fitzgerald participated in a sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of the multi-national RIMPAC drills, targeting a decommissioned amphibious ship about 55 miles or 88 km off Kauai.
Viewers may note that the warship was photographed with an NSM launcher in a photo taken around June end.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why USS Fitzgerald firing NSM is a big deal ?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:12 INSTALLATION
03:05 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE
05:36 ANTI SHIP CAPABILITIES IN ARLEIGH BURKE WARSHIPS
08:53 ANALYSIS
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▶️ Narration by Scott Leffler (scottleffler.com)
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