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The US Navy's integration of the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) with the F-35 strengthens precision strike capabilities.Summary
- LRASM extends naval dominance in maritime operations.
- Enhances survivability against evolving threats.
- LRASM's stealth design reduces enemy detection risks.
- Improves U.S. Navy’s ability to engage surface threats.
- Integration counters rising near-peer naval threats, including China.