The Navy is determining industry capability for development of a new short- to mid-range maritime strike weapon on "behalf of potential international partners," according to a notice posted Tuesday , with the service aiming to begin low-rate initial production by fiscal year 2027. Due to “diminishing returns” related to modernization and sustainment costs of current mid-range maritime strike weapons, the Navy intends to develop an affordable solution: the Coalition Affordable Maritime Strike (CAMS) weapon system, which will aim to keep...
