anti-ship missiles – The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

23 January

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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 -

13 November

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Japan’s Next-Gen Missile Prototype Emerges With New Turbojet Engine

Japan’s next-gen anti-ship missile prototype uses the XKJ301-1 turbojet, a modular stealth airframe with internal bays, advanced guidance, seeker, and data-link systems

Sep- 2025 -

24 September

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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.

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).

Feb- 2025 -

19 February

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Christine Casimiro

New Zealand Fires Penguin Missile for First Time

A Royal New Zealand Navy helicopter fired a Penguin anti-ship guided missile for the first time since acquiring the weapon in 2013.

11 February

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The Indian Ministry of Defence inked a contract with Russian representatives to procure anti-ship cruise missiles

Christine Casimiro

India Buys Anti-Ship Missiles From Russia

In line with existing defense cooperation, India has signed a contract with Russia to procure anti-ship cruise missiles for the country’s submarine fleet.

Nov- 2024 -

6 November

Arms