Anti-air missile systems - Able to cope with an increasingly sophisticated threat?

Article Abstract:

Naval task forces, despite their inherent mobility, still face significant threats from air, naval, and submarine-launched cruise missiles, due to the greater threat posed by the increasingly sophisticated anti-ship missiles of modern era, which are a combination of improved delivery systems and onboard electronics. An overview of worldwide development of such technologies is provided considering the future of 2020 and beyond with new non-missile technologies, and fewer missile systems to handle the anti-ship cruise missile threat.

Technology application, Military aspects, Missile guidance systems, Guided missiles, Antiaircraft missiles

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Standard Missile gets $81 million contract

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Standard Missile Co has landed an $81-million contract to supply the US Navy (USN) and the governments of Canada and Japan with its medium-range missiles. Under the contract, the USN is to receive 68 SM-2 Block IIIB missiles and 73 ordnance alteration kits to modify existing SM-2 Block II and III missiles to the Block IIIB configuration. Japan will get five Block III missiles, while Canada will receive 10 Block IIIA missiles.

Canada, Japan, New orders received, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Missiles, Standard Missile Co.

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Naval guns and naval missiles - partners or competitors?

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The application of guns versus missiles for anti-air and anti-ship attack is presented.

Facilities & equipment, Equipment and supplies, Sea launched missiles, Naval art and science, Naval warfare, Assault rifles

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