Navy says aviators can no longer command amphibious warships

Daryl Caudle has directed that the Navy ships that transport Marines into war zones be commanded by surface warfare officers ...
Hosted on MSN

AAVP-7A1 | The legendary amphibious assault vehicle

It is also operated by other forces. Marines call them "amtracs", a shortening of their original designation, "amphibious tractor". In June 2018, the Marine Corps announced they had selected the BAE ...

Every vehicle used by the US Marine Corps

The latest Marine Corps vehicles showcase advanced technology and design, enhancing military capabilities for modern warfare.
Defense News on MSN

Indra to make Spanish variant of amphibious vehicle used by US Marines

Indra has struck its deal with Italy's IDV, which is the design authority, intellectual property owner and supplier of core components on the vehicle.
The National Interest

America-Class Amphibious Assault Ships

Though not nuclear-powered, the America-class vessels are similar in size to the French Navy's flagship aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. Summary: In a potential conflict with China in the ...
War on the Rocks

The U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Assault Renaissance: It’s More Than Ships and Aircraft

Editor’s Note: This article is a part of our series on the roles and missions of the U.S. armed services. Over the summer, the Smithsonian Channel featured a series, The Pacific War in Color.
USNI

1,500 U.S. Marines and Japanese Troops to Train on First Island Chain Defense Next Month

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, approach the beach in amphibious assault vehicles during a bilateral amphibious landing display in support of ...

The Marines may need 40 amphibious warfare ships, general says

The discussion on amphibious warfare ships comes as the Corps plans to continuously deploy three Marine Expeditionary Units.