The Marines’ Pacific allies are copying its littoral regiment movesJapan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains.By Todd South3 weeks ago
US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.3 weeks ago
Marines ‘disable’ drone flying over new Guam baseThe Marine Corps officially opened Camp Blaz in January 2022, in preparation for a future shuffling of some 5,000 Marines from Japan to Guam.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
Marine rotational force units expand Corps’ Pacific footprintTwo Pacific-focused rotations cover more ground, and ocean, for the sea service.By Todd South4 months ago
How the Osprey grounding affected a Marine unit in the Indo-PacificWithout Ospreys, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit can still carry out its missions, according to its commander. But it has made things harder.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
New in 2024: Marines build 3rd Littoral Regiment to fight peer threatsAnother littoral regiment is planned for Guam in 2025.By Todd South4 months ago
New in 2024: Marines start moving from Japan to new base on GuamIn 2024, the United States and Japan plan to spend more than $1 billion on construction at Camp Blaz, Guam.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
US Indo-Pacific commander ‘concerned’ about China-Russia military tiesAdm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region.4 months ago
Marine Corps looks at ocean glider for rapid resupply to fight ChinaWith speeds of 180 miles per hour, the seaglider could fill a known gap in the Marines’ high-speed logistics mission in the Pacific.By Hope Hodge Seck5 months ago
US Navy seeks to raise allowed number of accidental whale collisionsThe Navy requested a cap increase on the number of marine mammals it is allowed to unintentionally harm during Pacific training.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 months ago
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communicationsPresident Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.By Didi Tang, The Associated Press5 months ago
China more than doubled its nuclear arsenal since 2020, Pentagon saysThe stockpile is growing faster than expected, said a senior defense officialBy Noah Robertson6 months ago