The Navy Needs Coastal Defense Cruise Missiles

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The Navy Needs Coastal Defense Cruise Missiles
By Rob Brodie
June 24, 2017

Until recently, conventional wisdom held that even in an increasingly dangerous world, the United States would prevail in any military showdown. Today, however, many influential people no longer believe U.S. victory is assured. Lee Kuan Yew—Singapore’s first and longtime prime minister and internationally renowned thinker and statesman—in his 2012 book, One Man’s View of the World, explained his belief that China would push U.S. forces beyond 200 nautical miles from China’s shores, dominate the South China Sea, and eventually drive the U.S. Navy out to the middle of the Pacific. It is crucial that the United States act now to prevent future naval domination by China.

http://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2017/06/24/the_navy_needs_coastal_defense_cruise_missiles_111658.html

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I am of the opinion that if you are going to guard the coasts, you need a military organization designed for more of a maritime role, an actual coast guard.   Oh wait.....