The US Navy's overreliance on top missile interceptors is 'unsustainable' in more intense fights, top admiral warns

Fonte: Business Insider

The Standard Missile-3, or SM-3, is one of the US Navy's top interceptors. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan NyeThe US Navy has expended a lot of high-end ballistic missile interceptors in recent air defense operations. A top admiral told BI that this practice is "unsustainable" in high-tempo combat operations.