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Land-based anti-ship missiles (ASMs) feature prominently in the capabilities of many island nations in the Western Pacific, but the United States currently lacks such systems. This report illustrates the potential strategic advantages of the United States working with partners to build a coalition A...

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Main Author: Kelly, Terrence K.
Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Other Authors: Atler, Anthony, Nichols, Todd, Thrall, Lloyd
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2013.
Subjects:
Antiship missiles.
United States > Military relations > Pacific Area.
Pacific Area > Military relations > United States.
Pacific Area > Strategic aspects.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Military Science.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Infrastructure.
Military relations.
Strategic aspects of individual places.
Pacific Area.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Land-based anti-ship missiles (ASMs) feature prominently in the capabilities of many island nations in the Western Pacific, but the United States currently lacks such systems. This report illustrates the potential strategic advantages of the United States working with partners to build a coalition ASM capability, particularly in the event of a conflict with China, and includes an assessment of logistical challenges and positioning approaches.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780833078339
083307833X