US to deploy anti-ship missiles on submarines in 2024 to counter China’s maritime dominance

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In a strategic move to bolster military capabilities and confront China’s maritime dominance, the US Navy has announced plans to equip submarines with ship-targeting versions of the Tomahawk missile, known as the “Maritime Strike”, according to a Bloomberg report. The initiative is part of a broader effort to counterbalance Chinese forces, particularly in the contested waters around Taiwan. Captain Jon Hersey, program manager, told Bloomberg that the “Maritime Strike” version of the Tomahawk, the RTX Corp. missiles are set to be deployed after October 1 next year. These modified missiles, originally designed for ground-attack purposes, will now feature a new...