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The AAV: The U.S. Marines’ Amphibious Beast
For decades, the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) has been a cornerstone of the U.S. Marine Corps, transporting troops and cargo from ship to shore. With its 29-ton combat weight, armored protection, ...
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Chinese Surface Action Group, Amphibious Task Group Transit Miyako Strait
A People’s Liberation Army (PLAN) surface action group and an amphibious task group made separate transits through the Miyako ...
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General Dynamics Land Systems successfully demonstrates ARV prototype to U.S. Marine Corps
General Dynamics Land Systems announced today that it has successfully completed further testing of its (ARV) Command, ...
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Navy, Marines Learning to Make Do as V-22 Restrictions Endure
The V-22 Osprey has long legs, but the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force tiltrotor fleets have been on a short leash since a ...
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ACV fielding expands as Marine Corps draws on lessons from testing and deployment
The Marine Corps has begun fielding its Amphibious Combat Vehicle to the East Coast, completed the ACV's first overseas deployment and wrapped up contract negotiations over the program's upcoming 30mm ...
F-35B, MV-22B Osprey & CH-53E Super Stallion: The USS America's Flight Operations In The Philippine Sea
The USS America sets sail to the Philippine Sea, supporting freedom of the seas and displaying the awesome air power of the ...