The Defense Post:

The US Navy’s lead America-class amphibious assault ship LHA 6 has conducted a live firing demonstration in the Philippine Sea.

During the trial, the vessel launched its RIM-116 rolling airframe missile to identify, track, and intercept decoys.

The event was held to validate the weapon system’s capability and sailors’ warfighting readiness.

“This exercise demonstrated our team’s ability to work together, coordinate across multiple departments, and ultimately execute safely and effectively,” USS America Operations Officer Cmdr. Avery Wilson stated.

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