WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Marine Corps is reportedly planning to field a high-precision -- but less controversial -- anti-ship missile launcher to Okinawa next month as part of a drill, a move experts see as signaling a U.S. intent to avoid overly antagonizing Beijing.
Indo-Pacific
US to deploy new, shorter-range missile system for Japan drill
Choice of NMESIS launcher seen as indicating US efforts to avoid provoking China
The Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) is displayed at Marine Day at Quantico, Virginia on June 5. The anti-ship missle launcher is expected to be deployed to Japan for a drill next month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
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