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Marine Corps rejects Pentagon’s pitch for new amphibious ship designs
The Marine Corps says several options for reducing the cost of future LPDs made the flight deck and vehicle stowage too small to meet requirements.
Best pics of the week: May 16, 2021
Airmen test the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air two-piece system, troops participate in Exercise Northern Edge and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: Aug. 2, 2020
The USS New York returns to Mayport, Warthogs refuel, Summer Fury 20 at Yuma, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: May 3, 2020
Air Force and Navy flight demonstration teams honor front-line responders to the coronavirus pandemic, and more of the best photos from around the military.
Best pics of the week: Feb. 16, 2020
An obstacle endurance course at Quantico, field training exercises at Fort Sill and more of this week's best military photos.
Marines prep to hit the beach (but need more ships from the Navy)
A maintenance backlog and procurement delays for amphibious ships and connectors threaten to hamper the Corps’ ability to fight at sea and prepare itself to confront a rising China.
By Shawn Snow
US Navy’s next amphibious warship to get laser weapon
Depending on the performance of the laser system, it could be onboard indefinitely, according to the program manager for LPD-17 and LX(R).
By Valerie Insinna