USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) launches Naval Strike Missile

PHILIPPINE SEA. Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) launches a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during exercise Pacific Griffin. The NSM is a long-range, precision strike weapon that is designed to find and destroy enemy ships. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies. Source: US Navy Video by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Released #uss #naval #missilestrike #missile #usnavy #pacific #hmcs The emergence of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a Department of Defense endorsement. Derivative works: Military Nest ►Subscribe Now -- ®️ /@Military_Nest