US Marine Corps activates first medium-range missile battalion, shifts to anti-ship role

The US Marine Corps has converted 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment from towed howitzers to NMESIS anti-ship missile launchers, establishing its first medium-range missile battalion. This marks a doctrinal shift toward distributed maritime operations and anti-access/area-denial capabilities. The move signals increased emphasis on sea denial in the Indo-Pacific, though operational deployment timelines remain unclear.