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Pacific Marines move to formalize role as the stand-in force
In practice, the Pacific Marines have been the inside force even as the rest of the joint force considered China’s growing anti-access/area-denial capabilities. Now, they’re formalizing what it means to be a Stand-In Force and what new gear will enable them.
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Navy effort to cancel LCS mission package triggers new cost breach
A decision to cancel the technically challenged ASW mission package raised the per-unit cost overall for the mission modules program, resulting in a Nunn-McCurdy breach the Navy reported to Congress May 13.
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The Navy doesn’t want nukes on ships, despite interest from some combatant commanders
The Navy says forcing surface ships or attack submarines to haul around nuclear-tipped missiles would be feasible, but would be a burden in a time with many more pressing missions and no extra money to spare on lesser priorities.
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First-of-kind Marine littoral regiment plays with new concepts, weapons
The Marine Corps’ first unit designed specifically to carry out new concepts of operations has already conducted its first exercise in the Philippines and is preparing to start experimentation and training later this year.
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Marines to update amphibious ops concept amid uncertainty over future ship count
The commandant wants a Concept for 21st Century Amphibious Operations by the end of the year, after earlier Force Design 2030 modernization efforts have focused on stand-in forces operating as smaller units on smaller vessels.
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How digital natives will change the Marine Corps
The Marine of 2030 will be born into the age of the Internet of Things and raised with drones and virtual reality goggles at home — making the commandant comfortable they’ll be able to take on additional tasks and manage a battlefield swirling with information.
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The light amphibious warship is delayed, but the Marine Corps has a temporary solution
U.S. Marines want to move quickly and discreetly, but the crowded shipbuilding budget is in the way.
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Marines’ Force Design 2030 update refocuses on reconnaissance
The modernization plan includes lethal effects like loitering munitions, but it now focuses on the sensing and communications needed to support these weapons without relying on outside targeting data.
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First LCS deploys to European waters in 6th Fleet
The Florida-based Freedom-variant LCSs have only operated in local waters and in Central and South America until now, two years after an LCS was originally planned to deploy to 6th Fleet for the first time.
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General Dynamics names new Bath Iron Works president
A 10-year General Dynamics executive was named president of the company’s Maine shipyard, after the former president resigned abruptly last month.
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Pacific Marines move to formalize role as the stand-in force
In practice, the Pacific Marines have been the inside force even as the rest of the joint force considered China’s growing anti-access/area-denial capabilities. Now, they’re formalizing what it means to be a Stand-In Force and what new gear will enable them.
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Navy effort to cancel LCS mission package triggers new cost breach
A decision to cancel the technically challenged ASW mission package raised the per-unit cost overall for the mission modules program, resulting in a Nunn-McCurdy breach the Navy reported to Congress May 13.
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The Navy doesn’t want nukes on ships, despite interest from some combatant commanders
The Navy says forcing surface ships or attack submarines to haul around nuclear-tipped missiles would be feasible, but would be a burden in a time with many more pressing missions and no extra money to spare on lesser priorities.
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First-of-kind Marine littoral regiment plays with new concepts, weapons
The Marine Corps’ first unit designed specifically to carry out new concepts of operations has already conducted its first exercise in the Philippines and is preparing to start experimentation and training later this year.
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Marines to update amphibious ops concept amid uncertainty over future ship count
The commandant wants a Concept for 21st Century Amphibious Operations by the end of the year, after earlier Force Design 2030 modernization efforts have focused on stand-in forces operating as smaller units on smaller vessels.
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How digital natives will change the Marine Corps
The Marine of 2030 will be born into the age of the Internet of Things and raised with drones and virtual reality goggles at home — making the commandant comfortable they’ll be able to take on additional tasks and manage a battlefield swirling with information.
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The light amphibious warship is delayed, but the Marine Corps has a temporary solution
U.S. Marines want to move quickly and discreetly, but the crowded shipbuilding budget is in the way.
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Marines’ Force Design 2030 update refocuses on reconnaissance
The modernization plan includes lethal effects like loitering munitions, but it now focuses on the sensing and communications needed to support these weapons without relying on outside targeting data.
-
First LCS deploys to European waters in 6th Fleet
The Florida-based Freedom-variant LCSs have only operated in local waters and in Central and South America until now, two years after an LCS was originally planned to deploy to 6th Fleet for the first time.
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General Dynamics names new Bath Iron Works president
A 10-year General Dynamics executive was named president of the company’s Maine shipyard, after the former president resigned abruptly last month.
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Pacific Marines move to formalize role as the stand-in force
In practice, the Pacific Marines have been the inside force even as the rest of the joint force considered China’s growing anti-access/area-denial capabilities. Now, they’re formalizing what it means to be a Stand-In Force and what new gear will enable them.
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Navy effort to cancel LCS mission package triggers new cost breach
A decision to cancel the technically challenged ASW mission package raised the per-unit cost overall for the mission modules program, resulting in a Nunn-McCurdy breach the Navy reported to Congress May 13.
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The Navy doesn’t want nukes on ships, despite interest from some combatant commanders
The Navy says forcing surface ships or attack submarines to haul around nuclear-tipped missiles would be feasible, but would be a burden in a time with many more pressing missions and no extra money to spare on lesser priorities.
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First-of-kind Marine littoral regiment plays with new concepts, weapons
The Marine Corps’ first unit designed specifically to carry out new concepts of operations has already conducted its first exercise in the Philippines and is preparing to start experimentation and training later this year.
-
Marines to update amphibious ops concept amid uncertainty over future ship count
The commandant wants a Concept for 21st Century Amphibious Operations by the end of the year, after earlier Force Design 2030 modernization efforts have focused on stand-in forces operating as smaller units on smaller vessels.
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How digital natives will change the Marine Corps
The Marine of 2030 will be born into the age of the Internet of Things and raised with drones and virtual reality goggles at home — making the commandant comfortable they’ll be able to take on additional tasks and manage a battlefield swirling with information.
-
The light amphibious warship is delayed, but the Marine Corps has a temporary solution
U.S. Marines want to move quickly and discreetly, but the crowded shipbuilding budget is in the way.
-
Marines’ Force Design 2030 update refocuses on reconnaissance
The modernization plan includes lethal effects like loitering munitions, but it now focuses on the sensing and communications needed to support these weapons without relying on outside targeting data.
-
First LCS deploys to European waters in 6th Fleet
The Florida-based Freedom-variant LCSs have only operated in local waters and in Central and South America until now, two years after an LCS was originally planned to deploy to 6th Fleet for the first time.
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General Dynamics names new Bath Iron Works president
A 10-year General Dynamics executive was named president of the company’s Maine shipyard, after the former president resigned abruptly last month.
