The SM-6 is the U.S. Navy’s most versatile and combat-proven missile, capable of destroying aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and even hypersonic threats—all with the same weapon. After over eighty combat launches in the Red Sea, the SM-6 has proven it can intercept some of the fastest and most dangerous missiles on Earth while also striking enemy warships more than 250 miles away. No other missile on the planet delivers this combination of range, speed, accuracy, and multi-role capability.Powered by an active radar seeker and Aegis Cooperative Engagement Capability, the SM-6 can hit targets far beyond the horizon, guided by aircraft, satellites, and other ships in the fleet. This makes U.S. destroyers and cruisers deadly from hundreds of miles away, giving them the ability to neutralize threats they cannot even see on their own sensors. From anti-ship ballistic missiles to advanced drones and strike aircraft, the SM-6 has become the backbone of U.S. naval defense.Now with the upcoming SM-6 Block IB—designed to reach hypersonic speeds—the missile is evolving again. This future variant will serve as America’s primary defense against hypersonic glide vehicles and next-generation ballistic missiles. With billions in international orders and rapidly increasing production, the SM-6 isn’t just a weapon; it’s the future of naval warfare and the most important missile in the U.S. arsenal.#SM6 #NavyMissile #HypersonicDefense #AegisCombatSystem #MilitaryTechnology