Category Archives: U.S. Marine Corps

HASC’s Adam Smith Defends Pentagon Push to Retire Legacy Ships, Aircraft

By: John Grady

January 12, 2023 5:26 PM

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith is briefed on the capabilities of the F-35A Lightning II during his visit at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2019. The congressman learned about several aspects of the 56th Fighter Wing F-35 pilot training and how the wing works to enhance lethality and readiness. US Air Force Photo

The ranking member of the House Armed Service Committee said retiring legacy guided-missile cruisers, Littoral Combat Ships and older C-130s is the best way to free up money for information technology and systems needed for future security. Read More →

New Marine Littoral Regiment Key to Expanded Pacific Security Cooperation, U.S., Japanese Leaders Say

By: Dzirhan Mahadzir

January 12, 2023 1:52 PM

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during the 2023 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting co-hosted with Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosting Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu, at the Department of State. Washington, D.C., Jan 11, 2023. DoD Photo

The 12th Marine Regiment will become the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment as the United States upgrades its forward-deployed forces in Japan, as part of an expansion of U.S. and Japanese security cooperation as China continues to expand its influence in the Western Pacific. Read More →

Report to Congress on Marine Corps’ Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Program

January 10, 2023 11:22 AM

The following is the Jan. 6, 2023, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV). Read More →

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Jan. 9, 2023

January 9, 2023 10:01 AM

USNI News Graphic

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Jan. 9, 2023, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Read More →

U.S. Defense Primer: Procurement

January 6, 2023 8:48 AM

The following is the Jan. 5, 2023, Congressional Research Service report, Defense Primer: Procurement. Read More →

Romania Buys Naval Strike Missile Coastal Batteries in $217M Deal

By: Sam LaGrone

January 5, 2023 7:16 PM

Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System. Kongsberg Image

Raytheon was awarded a $208 million contract to arm Black Sea state and NATO member Romania with mobile coastal anti-ship missile batteries, the Pentagon announced in a Thursday contract statement. Read More →

Overview of Department of Defense Maintenance Depots

January 5, 2023 7:35 AM

The following is the Dec. 30, 2022, Congressional Research Service’s In Focus report, Defense Primer: Department of Defense Maintenance Depots. Read More →

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Jan. 3, 2023

January 3, 2023 10:58 AM

USNI News Graphic

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Jan. 3, 2023, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. Read More →

F-35B Upgrades Near Completion Aboard Japanese Warship Kaga

By: Yoshihiro Inaba

December 29, 2022 7:21 PM

JS Kaga with its deck modifications. Picture by shipspotter @betafujihara via Naval News

Modification work turning Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Kaga into an F-35B aircraft carrier are nearing completion at a dock in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, located in the western part of Japan’s Honshu Island. Read More →

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