Marine Missile Strategy: Buy Some ASAP, Then Develop With Army

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Marine Missile Strategy: Buy Some ASAP, Then Develop With Army

The Marines want new missiles for multiple missions: attacking enemy aircraft, ships at sea, and ground targets. But getting them on a tight budget will require working closely with the Army and Navy.

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. on June 04, 2018 at 4:37 PM


CENTER FOR STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: The Marines will buy existing anti-aircraft, anti-ship, and ground attack missiles to meet urgent needs, Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh told reporters here. In the long-term they want to develop new weapons jointly with the Army. The Marines are also very interested in working with the Navy, the deputy commandant for combat development emphasized.

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