US Marines, developed to support modern warfare strategies and strengthen access to maritime territories Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Intervention System (NMESIS)' was put into service. 3rd Marine Shore Regiment in Hawaiibecame one of the first units to have this advanced anti-ship missile system.
NMESIS: New Generation Anti-Ship Missile System
NMESIS is designed to effectively destroy enemy ships and land targets, mobile and remote controlled offers a missile system. This system is designed to be used by the Marine Corps increase inter-island mobility and was developed to ensure the safe deployment of U.S. Navy ships.
System Features
- Remote Control Platform: A missile system integrated into a common light tactical vehicle chassis.
- Naval Strike Missile (NSM): A modern munition that effectively targets enemy ships.
- Motility: Ability to rapidly deploy and move in coastal areas.
3rd Marine Coastal Regiment and Its Strategic Role
3rd Marine Coastal Regiment (MLR), was established in Hawaii in 2021 and became one of the new units supporting US operations against sea and land targets. The role of this regiment is, To provide safe maritime access for the U.S. Navy and neutralize enemy threats. is defined as.
New Competencies
- Medium Range Missile Battery: Unit that will use the NMESIS system effectively.
- Fire Support Coordination: To organize fast and effective attacks by combining target detection and destruction processes from different platforms.
Strategic Developments and Modernization
Marines, Force Design Modernization Efforts positions NMESIS as a basic weapon in coastal regiments. In this context:
- New Regiments: Regional deterrence will be enhanced with new MLR units planned for Okinawa and Guam.
- Bypassing Enemy Defenses: NMESIS enhances the U.S. Navy's mobility by defeating enemy radar and missile systems.
Kongsberg and Missile Supply
Norwegian defense company Kongsberg, won a $900 million contract from the U.S. Navy. Under this contract, Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and NMESIS systems will be supplied.
- Usage areas: Littoral combat ships and Constellation-class frigates.
- Production and Supply: 2023 NMESIS were purchased in fiscal year 97 and 2024 NMESIS were purchased in fiscal year 24.
The Importance of NMESIS in War Strategies
1. Coastal Battles
NMESIS provides effective defense and attack capabilities against enemy ships by deploying in coastal areas. This is a significant advantage for the US Navy. strategic advantages creating.
2. Multi-Platform Integration
- Missile Battery: Missile systems integrated into land targeting processes provide operational flexibility.
- Sea-Land Cooperation: It offers the opportunity for combined operations by acting in harmony with naval ships.
3. Regional Deterrence
MLR units deployed in strategic areas such as Hawaii, Guam and Okinawa, A deterrent force against China and other potential threats Creating.
A Critical Turning Point for the Marine Corps
NMESIS, as a technology that increases the operational capacity of the Marine Corps on the modern battlefield asymmetric superiority Provide.
- The widespread use of such mobile systems in the US's naval strategies, Maintaining the balance of power in the Pacific ve deterrence against regional threats an important step in ensuring.
- Technological contributions from Norway's Kongsberg, Accelerating integration with modern US defense systems.
These developments have led the US Marine Corps to adapting to future warfare concepts is considered as part of their efforts.
