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WARSAW, Poland — Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak has signed a contract worth $4.6 billion under which the country will acquire 32 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the United States.

Speaking at the official signing ceremony on Jan. 31 in Deblin, where the Polish Air Force operates its 41st Training Aviation Base, Blaszczak said that the acquisition will enable the Polish military to make a technological leap.

“Today, through the signing of the F-35 deal, the air force is entering a new phase of its development,” the minister said.

In line with earlier announcements, the deal does not comprise an offset agreement. Polish ministry officials have said the decision helped Poland reduce the final price tag of Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation fighters. Last September, the U.S. State Department approved the sale for a maximum price of $6.5 billion.

“The agreement foresees the delivery of 32 multi-role aircraft … along with a training and logistics package,” the Polish ministry said in a statement.

With the delivery of the aircraft, which is scheduled to begin in 2024, Poland is to become the first user of the F-35s in the region, adding the aircraft to its fleet of 48 F-16 C/D Block 52+ fighters. Warsaw plans to replace the Air Force’s outdated Soviet-designed Sukhoi Su-22 and Mikoyan MiG-29 jets with its new fifth-generation jets.

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Using solid fuel, ESSM travels at Mach 4, relying on inertial and semi-active radar for guidance. Evolved Seasparrow Missile In the Aegis Weapon System variant, an S-band transceiver allows for guidance from the Aegis SPY-1D S-band radar.

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Lockheed Martin And Navy Mark Another First With Aegis-Guided ESSM Missile Flight

For the first time at sea, the Lockheed Martin-developed Aegis Weapon System successfully guided an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) from the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS Shoup operating in the Pacific test range off the coast of California.

The test demonstrated the Aegis Weapon System's capability to launch and guide an ESSM to a successful intercept. The Aegis Weapon System provided S-band midcourse guidance to the ESSM missile through the SPY-1 radar system. The test, conducted by an operational U.S. Navy crew and sponsored by the NATO Sea Sparrow Project Office, followed earlier subsystem-validation tests conducted at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico during the past year. The test is a key risk-reduction step and begins a rigorous at-sea test trial period.

The ESSM missile, now being integrated into U.S. and international Aegis- class ships, will improve ship self-defense capability against advanced anti- ship cruise missiles.

"The success of today's test once again demonstrates the Aegis Weapon System's ability to evolve to meet emerging threats in addition to countering current threats," said Fred Moosally, president of the Surface Systems unit of Lockheed Martin Naval Electronics & Surveillance Systems (NE&SS) in Moorestown, N.J. "Our transformational system continues to provide naval forces what they need to succeed in any environment. This is a key milestone demonstrating that the ESSM can be guided by the SPY-1 family of radar systems."

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Please add Fateh-313 Missiles. These are updated of Fateh 110 with at least more range. 500 km

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Hello, I have recommendations of how to improve the Chinese inventory in Command.

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“The new missiles feature mid-course GPS guidance that is said to be more precise due to improved topography-matching and target-discrimination capabilities. The Type 12 also boasts shorter reload times and reduced lifecycle costs,” according to Jane’s.

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The ship-launched derivative of Type 12, designated as Type 17 (SSM-2) missile has been put into service and it is to start deploying from Maya-class destroyer. The range has doubled to 400 kilometers and is also planning to re-apply for the improved version of the surface-to-ship system and the air-launched variant for the P-1 patrol aircraft.

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The Ministry of Defense has begun to improve the Ground Self-Defense Force's surface-to-ship guided missiles (SSMs) deployed in the southwestern region to extend its range approximately twice as much as it is now. The aim is to increase the ability and deterrence of the Chinese military to increase its capabilities. The improved missile of the same type will also be installed on the Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol aircraft and used as an air-to-ship missile. Government officials said yesterday.

The latest 12-type SSM extends the range. Currently, the range is about 200 km, but it can be extended up to about 400 km. Troops will be deployed in 2023.

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Prior to deployment to the Ground Self Defense Forces, the same type of missile will be mounted on the Maritime Patrol Aircraft in FY2022. The southwest region has a vast sea and airspace of about 1200 km. The Ministry of Defense has determined that the defense posture in the southwestern region will be deepened by the use of maritime patrol aircraft with excellent surveillance capabilities and active areas with long-range air-to-ship missiles.

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At the end of the Cold War, Soviet attack submarines are capable of moving higher speed and diving at lower depth, rendering the torpedoes used by US navy and the JMSDF like the Mk-46 torpedo less able to deal with them. So a new type of torpedo needs to be developed to catch up with this development.

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Anti-submarine missiles Type-07 VL-ASROC

Type-07 VL-ASROC anti-submarine missiles are manufactured in Japan on the basis of American RUM-139 VL-ASROC anti-submarine missiles. Type-07 VL-ASROC is a two-story anti-submarine anti-submarine engine rocket, the first stage motor is a high-speed acceleration motor, the second-stage engine is a solid fuel cruise. Type-07 VL-ASROC has a length of 4.5m, a diameter of 0.38m, a weight of 820 kg and a range of 28 km. The rocket carries a light anti-submarine torpedo Mk-46.

When there is information to detect the coordinates of the operating area of the enemy submarine from the radar system, the information and data on the target coordinates, the trajectory trajectory will be transmitted to the control computer system of ship. From the console, soldiers will carry out missile preparation operations, load target data into missile computer memory and rocket launchers. Inertial navigation system is used when flying to reach the target's location in the database. In a predetermined position on the trajectory trajectory, torpedoes will separate themselves from the missiles and fall into the sea by braking. This will help minimize the sound when falling into the water. After the parachute cut, the torpedo activates the self-guided part to perform the target search and attack operation. The strength of this rocket is to use the rocket's high speed to quickly destroy the submarine when it is detected. Type-07 VL-ASROC often uses multiple missile firing mechanism towards submarine area so the probability of destroying the target is very high. In addition, it also has the ability to self-destruct after a while if the target is not found.

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Introduction

The Type 12 is a modern lightweight torpedo of Japanese origin. It was developed to supplement and eventually replace the Type 97 in Japanese service. During development is was known as the G-RX5. Whereas the earlier Type 97 was developed as a deeper diving torpedo for use in oceans, the Type 12 is reportedly optimized for shallow coastal waters.

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Launch platforms

The Type 12 can be launched from surface ships and various ASW aircraft. Either HOS-303 tripple torpedo tube or Type 07 vertical launch ASW rocket are used. Various types of ASW aircraft can drop the Type 12. These include the SH-60K Seahawk, P-3C Orion and indigenious P-1.

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ORIGINAL: stilesw

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Hello, I have recommendations of how to improve the Chinese inventory in Command.

Request noted. However, when you are able please provide documentation about these changes.
Thanks,
-WS

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ORIGINAL: edsw
Guys. Does it not seem to you that to mistake the "Doppler shift" in relation to air defense systems is wrong? Now the air defense systems are useless, enemy planes just turn around at 90 degrees and the missile loses its target. I understand why no one writes about this, it’s convenient to probably fight against an unarmed opponent.

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ORIGINAL: Dimitris

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ORIGINAL: edsw
Guys. Does it not seem to you that to mistake the "Doppler shift" in relation to air defense systems is wrong? Now the air defense systems are useless, enemy planes just turn around at 90 degrees and the missile loses its target. I understand why no one writes about this, it’s convenient to probably fight against an unarmed opponent.

Are you sure you're in the correct thread and forum....?

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Are you sure you're in the correct thread and forum....?

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It is used by MiG-27/29K/29SMT, the Su-17/24M/25TM/30MK/35.

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SM-6 Block 1A can't mounted Mk41 VLS(29, 32, 61, 64 Cells) in newest DB3000 version(v481a).

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ORIGINAL: stilesw

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SM-6 Block 1A can't mounted Mk41 VLS(29, 32, 61, 64 Cells) in newest DB3000 version(v481a).

Original documentation shows that the RIM-174 SM-6 Extended Range Active Missile (ERAM) was tested aboard the USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) Arleigh Burke during exercises from 18–20 June 2014. It is a loadout option on that ship in DB3K_481+.

It does not show that it has been installed on other USN ships yet and will be likely added when published documentation supports it.

-WS

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On 18 January 2016, John Paul Jones sank the decommissioned guided-missile frigate Reuben James in a test of a new anti-surface warfare variant of the Raytheon Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), becoming the first ship to sink a ship with the new variant of the missile. John Paul Jones fired the missile on the U.S. Pacific Missile Range near Hawaii.

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The former frigate USS Reuben James (FFG-57) was sunk in January during a test of the Navy’s new anti-surface warfare (ASuW) variant of the Raytheon Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), company officials told USNI News on Monday.

The adaptation of the SM-6 was fired from guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) and hit James during the Jan. 18 test at the U.S. Pacific Missile Range Facility off the coast of Hawaii, a Raytheon spokeswoman told USNI News.

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SM-6 variants

The SM-6 missile is being developed in three variants namely SM-6 Block I, SM-6 Block IA, and SM-6 Dual I.

The SM-6 Block I variant was initially deployed on-board the aegis destroyer, which is built around the aegis combat system. The new variant is powered by a highly sophisticated rocket booster and advanced rocket motors. It has gone through a number of tests and has intercepted a couple of cruise missiles successfully.

The SM-6 Block IA has advanced inbuilt hardware and software systems to overcome the technical glitches involved in the previous variant. It successfully engaged a subsonic cruise missile during a test launch in 2014.

The SM-6 Dual I variant is specifically developed to strike a ballistic missile in the final stages of its flight. It is embedded with dual capability, which enables it to counter both ballistic and cruise missile targets. It will become an integral part of the US Navy’s Sea-Based Terminal programme.

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In 2016, the SM-6 missile engaged its first-ever surface target, the decommissioned guided missile frigate USS Reuben James. The test demonstrated the missile’s capability in anti-surface warfare and illustrated how it directly supports the U.S. Navy’s distributed lethality concept to increase the offensive might of the surface force.

The latest variant is the SM-6 Block IA missile, which is an emerging change to the Block 1 variant, with improvements to the guidance section. These enhancements allow the missile to seek out and destroy a wide variety of advanced threats with precision. The new variant aced its final land-based test in June 2017, moving it to at-sea testing.

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The SM-6 Block IA is an emerging change to SM-6 BLK 1, with improvements to the guidance section. These enhancements allow the missile to seek out and destroy a wide variety of advanced threats with precision.

"The Block IA brings a new level of sophistication to the SM-6 and increases the precision of the missile even more," said Mike Campisi, Raytheon's SM-6 senior program director. "Relying less on a ship combat system means the missile can continue to engage targets further and further away with extreme accuracy."

SM-6 is the only missile in the world that can perform anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and terminal ballistic missile defense.

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The first version of the Standard Missile-6 became operational in December 2014 and, in January 2015, the Navy authorized the expansion of its use from five to more than 35 ships by certifying its use on non-Baseline 9 ships.4 In 2015, the Navy tested the first upgrade to the missile known as either the Dual I or Increment I. The SM-6 Dual I can intercept both cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in their terminal phase.

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Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block I (BLK I) has attained Initial Operational Capability; Full Operational Capability is expected in FY18.

The Navy commenced operational testing of SM-6 BLK IA, a pre-planned product improvement of the SM-6 BLK I missile, in September 2017. The SM-6 BLK IA testing consists of seven SM-6 BLK IA firings against subsonic and supersonic aerial targets and M&S runs for the record. The Navy intends to complete operational testing in FY18.

The Navy conducted two SM-6 Dual 1 salvo firings against Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) targets.

SM-6 BLK I and BLK IA are the latest evolution of the Standard Missile family of fleet air defense missiles.

The Navy intends the SM-6 BLK IA upgrade to provide improved performance against advanced threats.

SM-6 Dual I capability is being added to provide Sea-Based Terminal BMD capability against short-range ballistic missiles.

The Navy upgraded the SM-6 to add an anti-surface target capability but it has not yet operationally tested the capability.

• SM-6 BLK IA Operational Testing- The Navy commenced operational testing of the SM-6 BLK IA and successfully conducted two flight tests in September 2017. - Operational testing continues in FY18 to complete planned live flight-testing and M&S runs for the record.

FY17 NAVY PROGRAMS (2017)

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On Jan. 17, the Navy approved plans to develop a Dual Thrust Rocket Motor with a 21-inch diameter for the SM-6, which is currently fielded with a 13.5-inch propulsion package. The new rocket motor would sit atop the current 21-inch booster, producing a new variant of the missile: the SM-6 Block IB.

Jason Sherman, “Navy Looking to Increase Range, Speed of SM-6 with Larger Rocket Motor,” Inside the Navy, July 23, 2018.

3. Fund and execute high-fidelity M&S RFRs for Aegis BL 9.2 SM-3 Block IIA and SM-6 Dual II scenarios that span the engagement battlespace.

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The US Navy (USN) has set out plans for solid-propellent rocket motor prototyping and engineering development for a new extended range version of the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) missile.

Intended to achieve initial capability in fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023), the SM-6 Block IB variant will introduce a new 21-inch solid rocket sustainer to improve missile range and speed.

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ORIGINAL: Tailhook

John Paul Jones is the Aegis and SM test ship. It makes sense for it to get a capability first but the only difference between it and other similar Burke’s is it just gets the newest software.

Source: my college roommate ended up as an officer onboard JPJ.

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ORIGINAL: jun5896

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ORIGINAL: stilesw

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SM-6 Block 1A can't mounted Mk41 VLS(29, 32, 61, 64 Cells) in newest DB3000 version(v481a).

Original documentation shows that the RIM-174 SM-6 Extended Range Active Missile (ERAM) was tested aboard the USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) Arleigh Burke during exercises from 18–20 June 2014. It is a loadout option on that ship in DB3K_481+.

It does not show that it has been installed on other USN ships yet and will be likely added when published documentation supports it.

-WS

But.. #3194 - DDG 53 John Paul Jones [Arleigh Burke Flight I] has been mounted #1310 RIM-174A ERAM SM-6 Blk I.

It can only target Aircraft / Missiles under newest database.

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On 18 January 2016, John Paul Jones sank the decommissioned guided-missile frigate Reuben James in a test of a new anti-surface warfare variant of the Raytheon Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), becoming the first ship to sink a ship with the new variant of the missile. John Paul Jones fired the missile on the U.S. Pacific Missile Range near Hawaii.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_John_Paul_Jones_(DDG-53)

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The former frigate USS Reuben James (FFG-57) was sunk in January during a test of the Navy’s new anti-surface warfare (ASuW) variant of the Raytheon Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), company officials told USNI News on Monday.

The adaptation of the SM-6 was fired from guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53) and hit James during the Jan. 18 test at the U.S. Pacific Missile Range Facility off the coast of Hawaii, a Raytheon spokeswoman told USNI News.

https://news.usni.org/2016/03/07/navy-sinks-former-frigate-uss-reuben-james-in-test-of-new-supersonic-anti-surface-missile



USS John Paul Jones used SM-6 Block IA with ASuW Capability.

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SM-6 variants

The SM-6 missile is being developed in three variants namely SM-6 Block I, SM-6 Block IA, and SM-6 Dual I.

The SM-6 Block I variant was initially deployed on-board the aegis destroyer, which is built around the aegis combat system. The new variant is powered by a highly sophisticated rocket booster and advanced rocket motors. It has gone through a number of tests and has intercepted a couple of cruise missiles successfully.

The SM-6 Block IA has advanced inbuilt hardware and software systems to overcome the technical glitches involved in the previous variant. It successfully engaged a subsonic cruise missile during a test launch in 2014.

The SM-6 Dual I variant is specifically developed to strike a ballistic missile in the final stages of its flight. It is embedded with dual capability, which enables it to counter both ballistic and cruise missile targets. It will become an integral part of the US Navy’s Sea-Based Terminal programme.

https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/standard-missile-6/

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In 2016, the SM-6 missile engaged its first-ever surface target, the decommissioned guided missile frigate USS Reuben James. The test demonstrated the missile’s capability in anti-surface warfare and illustrated how it directly supports the U.S. Navy’s distributed lethality concept to increase the offensive might of the surface force.

The latest variant is the SM-6 Block IA missile, which is an emerging change to the Block 1 variant, with improvements to the guidance section. These enhancements allow the missile to seek out and destroy a wide variety of advanced threats with precision. The new variant aced its final land-based test in June 2017, moving it to at-sea testing.

https://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/sm-6

It's more useful for SM-6 Block IA(It looks forward to better compatibility with SM-6 Dual I)

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The SM-6 Block IA is an emerging change to SM-6 BLK 1, with improvements to the guidance section. These enhancements allow the missile to seek out and destroy a wide variety of advanced threats with precision.

"The Block IA brings a new level of sophistication to the SM-6 and increases the precision of the missile even more," said Mike Campisi, Raytheon's SM-6 senior program director. "Relying less on a ship combat system means the missile can continue to engage targets further and further away with extreme accuracy."

SM-6 is the only missile in the world that can perform anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and terminal ballistic missile defense.

http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/2017-06-20-Newest-SM-6-interceptor-aces-final-land-based-test-moves-to-at-sea-testing

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The first version of the Standard Missile-6 became operational in December 2014 and, in January 2015, the Navy authorized the expansion of its use from five to more than 35 ships by certifying its use on non-Baseline 9 ships.4 In 2015, the Navy tested the first upgrade to the missile known as either the Dual I or Increment I. The SM-6 Dual I can intercept both cruise missiles and ballistic missiles in their terminal phase.

https://missilethreat.csis.org/defsys/sm-6/

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Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block I (BLK I) has attained Initial Operational Capability; Full Operational Capability is expected in FY18.

The Navy commenced operational testing of SM-6 BLK IA, a pre-planned product improvement of the SM-6 BLK I missile, in September 2017. The SM-6 BLK IA testing consists of seven SM-6 BLK IA firings against subsonic and supersonic aerial targets and M&S runs for the record. The Navy intends to complete operational testing in FY18.

The Navy conducted two SM-6 Dual 1 salvo firings against Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) targets.

SM-6 BLK I and BLK IA are the latest evolution of the Standard Missile family of fleet air defense missiles.

The Navy intends the SM-6 BLK IA upgrade to provide improved performance against advanced threats.

SM-6 Dual I capability is being added to provide Sea-Based Terminal BMD capability against short-range ballistic missiles.

The Navy upgraded the SM-6 to add an anti-surface target capability but it has not yet operationally tested the capability.

• SM-6 BLK IA Operational Testing- The Navy commenced operational testing of the SM-6 BLK IA and successfully conducted two flight tests in September 2017. - Operational testing continues in FY18 to complete planned live flight-testing and M&S runs for the record.

FY17 NAVY PROGRAMS (2017)

https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/pub/reports/FY2017/navy/2017sm-6.pdf?ver=2019-08-19-113709-553


SM-6 Block IB / SM-6 Dual II

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On Jan. 17, the Navy approved plans to develop a Dual Thrust Rocket Motor with a 21-inch diameter for the SM-6, which is currently fielded with a 13.5-inch propulsion package. The new rocket motor would sit atop the current 21-inch booster, producing a new variant of the missile: the SM-6 Block IB.

Jason Sherman, “Navy Looking to Increase Range, Speed of SM-6 with Larger Rocket Motor,” Inside the Navy, July 23, 2018.

3. Fund and execute high-fidelity M&S RFRs for Aegis BL 9.2 SM-3 Block IIA and SM-6 Dual II scenarios that span the engagement battlespace.

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL33745.pdf

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The US Navy (USN) has set out plans for solid-propellent rocket motor prototyping and engineering development for a new extended range version of the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) missile.

Intended to achieve initial capability in fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023), the SM-6 Block IB variant will introduce a new 21-inch solid rocket sustainer to improve missile range and speed.

https://www.janes.com/article/92682/navsea-to-solicit-for-sm-6-block-ib-rocket-motor-development



I think USS John Paul Jones used SM-6 with ASuW capability variant in 2016. It seems likes SM-6 Block IA, that can be guided Anti-Surface(Maybe Ship) target.

SM-6 Block IA is evolution variant, Navy used only for testing purposes until now.

SM-6 Dual I is based on SM-6 Block I.


Nowaday Navy has been looking for increase range, speed of SM-6 with Larger Rocket Motor, It called SM-6 Block IB.

This means that they can skip SM-6 Block IA and will adapt more advanced model, Arleigh Burke Flight III will expect better SM-6 missile in 2023-2024.