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Mar- 2026 -

13 March

Air

LRASM: The Missile Built for the Hardest Naval Fights

This guide explains how LRASM delivers long-range, survivable anti-ship strike using autonomous targeting, networked sensors, and stealth to counter advanced naval defenses.

Jan- 2026 -

23 January

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Japan’s New Anti-Ship Missile ‘Barrel Rolls’ During Final Approach to Target

Japanese naval forces appear to be testing a new anti-ship missile that performs a tactical rolling maneuver during its final approach.

Nov- 2025 -

12 November

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Japan’s AI Anti-Ship Missiles Will ‘Talk’ Mid-Flight for Smarter Strikes

AI-powered anti-ship missile is a smart munition using AI for autonomous control, enabling networked swarms to coordinate data sharing and synchronized strikes against naval defenses.

11 November

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippines Unveils First BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile Battery

The Philippine Marine Corps has unveiled its first BrahMos anti-ship missile battery, acquired under a 2022 contract.

Sep- 2025 -

24 September

Arms

A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System, far left, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, left, a Japan Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, right, and Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are displayed at a press conference during Resolute Dragon 25 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17, 2025. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The NMESIS and the MADIS are 3rd Marine Division Assets. The Type 12 SSM and the Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are Western Army assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Practice With NMESIS Ship-Killer in Japan Amid Rising China Tensions

The US Marine Corps is training in Japan with a mobile anti-ship missile system while coordinating with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces on moving equipment amid concerns over China’s growing naval activity.

Aug- 2025 -

15 August

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Taiwan Developing ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile to Boost Naval Defense Capabilities

Taiwan is advancing development of a long-range cruise missile, dubbed “carrier killer,” to reinforce its naval defenses.

7 August

Americas

KAUAI, Hawaii - A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System launcher deploys into position aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2021.

Inder Singh Bisht

US May Deploy Mobile Anti-Ship Missile in Joint Exercise With Japan

The US military is considering deploying the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System in a planned joint war game with Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force next month.

May- 2025 -

13 May

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea Upgrades Anti-Ship Missile Decoy System

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration has upgraded the MASS ship defense system to counter the latest anti-ship guided missiles.

Apr- 2025 -

16 April

Arms

Giulia Bernacchi

Greece Acquires 16 Exocet MM40 Anti-Ship Missiles From France

Greece has signed a deal with France to purchase 16 Exocet MM40 anti-ship missiles to bolster its defense capabilities.

Mar- 2025 -

21 March

Air

Lockheed Martin's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile in flight

Christine Casimiro

US F-16s to Get Stealthy Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile Upgrade

The US Air Force’s (USAF) F-16 fighter aircraft are set to receive expanded combat capabilities with the future integration of long-range anti-ship missiles (LRASM).

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