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By Jared Keller Sep 29, 2020
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Marines are finally about to receive their first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam

The Marine Corps plans on fielding its first batch of Amphibious Combat Vehicles to grunts starting in October, the service...
By David Lague, Reuters Jul 20, 2020
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How China is expanding its amphibious forces to challenge the US well beyond Asia

China's shipyards have launched the PLA Navy's first two Type 075 amphibious assault ships, which will form the spearhead of...
By Gina Harkins, Military.com May 12, 2020
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Details have emerged about a new class of amphibious warships that Navy and Marine Corps leaders say will be essential...
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By David Axe, The National Interest May 13, 2019
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The Marine Corps Wants Some Extra Firepower On Its Next Amphibious Combat Vehicle

The Marine Corps is looking for a few good amphibious combat vehicles ahead of the next big war.
By Brad Howard Aug 14, 2018
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Russia Wants The Same Amphibious Capability As The US Marine Corps

In 2014, Russia was on its way to filling a major capacity gap that emerged during the 2008 Russo-Georgia conflict;...
By Brad Howard Jul 2, 2018
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If the opening sequence of "Saving Private Ryan" captured the carnage of the most successful large-scale amphibious assault in history,...
By Eugene K. Chow, The National Interest Feb 19, 2018
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How Marines Are Rethinking The Art Of The Amphibious Assault For The Next Big War

Storming a beach under a hail of gunfire has never been easy for the Marine Corps. But with rapid advances...
By Adam Weinstein Sep 13, 2017
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By Jared Keller Jun 7, 2017
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By Jared Keller Apr 27, 2017
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