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Congress must restore order to the Navy’s amphibious ship program
If the relocated Marines are no longer in position to engage enemy ships or missiles, they become irrelevant.
By Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens (ret.)
Latest "Light Amphibious Warship" stories
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Marines, Navy near agreement on light amphibious warship features
The two services are closer to striking the right balance between keeping the cost low and including the right survivability features, a general says.
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.
Marine Corps wants money for ships, missiles, sensors
Money is coming, but not exactly at the level or timing that Marine leaders have wanted.
By Todd South
Back to ship: Marines need ships to fight. Will they get them?
Questions loom as to whether existing ship priorities and a new ship design will be funded, floating and fighting in time to keep the Corps relevant.
By Todd South
New warship no ‘tradeoff’ but wanted for future Marine fight
The Corps needs both big and small ships for maritime combat.
By Todd South