Naval Surface Fire Support Vessel for the Future Fight
Abstract
The current U.S. Navy vessels lack the necessary tools to conduct shore bombardment against peer and near peer forces that have developed technology that can match or succeed our own. Facing these threats will require new technology that can operate within current enemy weapon zones without fear of losing personnel or expensive aircraft and ships. One solution would be to develop a relatively fast vessel that has a primary role of Maritime Fire Support (MFS). Furthermore, if the United States wants to stay competitive in a littoral fight, it must design a MFS vessel that can provide offensive and defensive fire support to shore based forces, operate in the shallow and deep waters, have a reduced signature, provide forward surveillance, have a cost that will not break the U.S. Defense budget and be an expendable asset since it is unmanned or lightly crewed. As the Department of Defense shifts priorities to preparing for the future fight in the littoral environment, the Joint Forces will need this technology to allow them to get an edge over a peer competitor that steps up to challenge the United States.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 23, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1177861
Entities
People
- Kirk R Steinhorst
Organizations
- Marine Corps University