US Marines Receive New Anti-Ship Missile System NMESIS to Enhance Sea Denial Operations.On November 26, 2024, the U.S. Marine Corps officially received the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), a cutting-edge, ground-based anti-ship missile launcher, marking a significant milestone in the Marine Corps’ ongoing efforts to enhance its sea denial capabilities. The formal handover ceremony took place at Dewey Square, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, where distinguished visitors from both U.S. military and international partners gathered to commemorate the integration of this advanced weapon system into the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR).The NMESIS, a mobile, precision-guided missile system, represents a major upgrade in the Marines’ ability to counter maritime threats. As Lt. Col. Timothy W. Love, Commanding Officer of the 3d Littoral Combat Team (LCT), highlighted, the system’s addition enhances the regiment’s capability to contribute more effectively to naval campaigns. “In addition to rifle companies capable of seizing and defending key maritime terrain, 3d LCT’s missile battery is now armed with mobile precision fire systems to support sea denial operations,” he stated.