The service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas.
Among developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled predictive maintenance.
Amphibious ships have fallen below a readiness rate of 50% due to maintenance and procurement backlogs.
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
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