Employing Land-Based Anti-Ship Missiles in the Western Pacific

• Main Author: Kelly, Terrence K. (auth)
• Other Authors: Atler, Anthony (auth), Nichols, Todd (auth), Thrall, Lloyd (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2013
• Subjects: Economic systems & structures; Military engineering; Navigation & seamanship; Technology; Business; Transportation Studies
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

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...