BLUF
US-led exercises Valiant Shield and RIMPAC showcased advanced ship-sinking capabilities, including stealth B-2 launches of long-range anti-ship missiles and the first-time use of unmanned surface vessels. The exercises highlighted growing multinational maritime strike and interoperability capabilities.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role of multinational exercises such as Valiant Shield and RIMPAC in enhancing maritime strike capabilities, interoperability, and allied military cooperation in the Pacific.
- Analyse the operational significance of emerging technologies, including B-2-launched Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), in modern warfare.
- Evaluate how integrated, multi-domain kill chains combining air, sea, subsurface, cyber, and autonomous systems contribute to maritime deterrence and force projection.
