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Marines sending new amphibious vehicles to Japan in the summer
184 amphibious combat vehicles have already been fielded by BAE Systems to the Marine Corps.
The Marines’ Pacific allies are copying its littoral regiment moves
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains.
By Todd South
Top officer fired at Marine infantry battalion in California
Lt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was relieved of command of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, by the commanding general of 1st Marine Division.
Marine HIMARS battalion to fold amid overhaul of Corps artillery
Long-range rocket systems previously assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, will be moved within the 11th Marine Regiment.
Cost drain and weapon stockpile drawdowns worry Marine general
Expensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe.
By Todd South
MRE fruits and veggies to get major upgrade with new technology
The main goal is to preserve not only the nutrition of the produce but also its taste.
By Sarah Sicard
Marines’ East Coast supply unit gets reshuffled and renamed
A similar reorganization will take place before October at the West Coast-based 1st Supply Battalion.
Marine Corps’ new amphibious vehicles will soon deploy to the Pacific
The Marine Corps pulled the amphibious combat vehicle from most operations in the surf following nonfatal mishaps in 2022.
Phase 2 of Marine infantry battalion experiment kicks off
This phase will tinker with added medical personnel, electronic warfare and sustaining logistics in austere locations.
By Todd South
Marine amphibious vehicles on track for safety milestone
The service remains on track to recertify all roughly 300 operators of the amphibious combat vehicle on how to operate it safely in water.
Marine amphibious combat vehicle variants will arrive
The command and control and 30 mm-equipped versions will be ready for unit testing in 2024.
By Todd South