Navy's Aegis Combat System Takes Center Stage As Missile Threats Proliferate
Loren Thompson
The U.S. Navy plays a vital role in deterring nuclear aggression with its fleet of ballistic missile submarines. Because the subs can't be targeted when submerged, they are the most survivable component of the nation's strategic deterrent. Being able to survive an attack and then retaliate appropriately is what makes a deterrent credible to enemies.
As overseas missile threats spread and diversify though, another part of the Navy is becoming increasingly important to deterring the use of nuclear weapons -- or dealing with the consequences when deterrence fails. That is the sea-based air and missile defense system known as Aegis.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2018/08/02/navys-aegis-combat-system-takes-center-stage-as-missile-threats-proliferate/#71e48e016625
