Recent US Missile Tests On Speed Boats Are Clearly Meant To Send Iran A Message

For the first time, the US Army has successfully launched AGM-114L Longbow missiles vertically against maritime targets — making the weapon a likely candidate for use aboard ships. Developed by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, the Longbow missile engaged multiple incoming high-speed boat targets about 4 miles away. The capability is important, and has been in the making for the last few years due in large part to Iran's maritime strategy. "With its flotilla of speedboats, fleet of subma...