As part of the ongoing Philippines-United States Exercise Balikatan 40-2025, the United States Marine Corps successfully inserted the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) testing the ability to position the system for the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations (MKTSO) - North events on 26 April 2025.
The NMESIS, a land-based missile system designed to target and deter hostile naval forces, enhances maritime domain awareness and strengthens the defensive posture of the Philippines and the United States in securing key maritime areas.
The NMESIS provides the combined and joint force a flexible and expedient sea denial capacity, contributing to the collective defense of both countries.///
