August 11, 2024, 9:05 pm
A US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber recently deployed a new anti-ship weapon to sink a decommissioned warship in the Pacific and a cargo ship off the coast of Florida.
The US military touts this experimental weapon, known as QUICKSINK, as a cost-effective solution for defeating surface vessels, providing American forces with expanded strike options in the maritime domain.
The development of this weapon is part of a larger, military-wide initiative to enhance anti-ship capabilities.
Col. Matthew Caspers, head of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)’s munitions directorate at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, said in a statement that the technology will ensure the U.S. can defend its interests, keep seas open, and “seize the initiative over large maritime areas.”
He noted the significance of the demonstration. “The development of this technology helps deliver technological superiority to ensure the United States can defend our interests, maintain freedom of action, and seize the initiative over large maritime areas”
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how QUICKSINK could enhance the US military’s capacity to sink large enemy warships?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:14 THE TESTS
03:43 CONCEPT
04:51 ULTIMATE GOAL
06:05 NOT A STANDOFF WEAPON
07:02 ANALYSIS
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