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US Marine Corps Unveils Transformation Plan Focused on China

US Marine Corps Unveils Transformation Plan Focused on China

By Steven Stashwick
The plan will cut tanks and other traditional weapons to make room for new anti-ship missions.

China’s Growing Amphib Fleet: A Cause for Long-Term Concern?

China’s Growing Amphib Fleet: A Cause for Long-Term Concern?

By Robert Farley
Is the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s growing set of amphibious capabilities a game-changer?
Is the Western Pacific Heading Towards an Amphibious Arms Race?

Is the Western Pacific Heading Towards an Amphibious Arms Race?

By Steven Stashwick
China and the U.S. have steadily been expanding their marine forces and the amphibious capabilities that accompany them in the Western Pacific.

US, Japan Kick off Joint Military Exercise

US, Japan Kick off Joint Military Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force kicked off their annual Iron Fist Exercise on January 12.

What Happens After China Invades Taiwan?

What Happens After China Invades Taiwan?

By Wang Mouzhou
Even a tactically “successful” invasion of the island might lead to strategic defeat for the PRC and the Communist Party.

US, Japan Practice Defending Ryukyu Islands

US, Japan Practice Defending Ryukyu Islands

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force kicked off their annual Iron Fist Exercise this week.

Type 075 Watch: China's Navy May Soon Be Second to the US Navy in Amphibious Assault

Type 075 Watch: China's Navy May Soon Be Second to the US Navy in Amphibious Assault

By Robert Farley
It looks as if China will shortly join the Big Amphib Club.
Leveraging the Amphibious Advantage in the Asia Pacific

Leveraging the Amphibious Advantage in the Asia Pacific

By Robert Farley
Will amphibious platforms make a difference in the Asia-Pacific?

Australia’s Largest Surface Warship to Participate in RIMPAC 2016

Australia’s Largest Surface Warship to Participate in RIMPAC 2016

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal Australian Navy will integrate U.S. Navy aircraft on board the HMAS Canberra during the naval exercise.

Japan’s Elite Amphibious Assault Force Trains With US Marines

Japan’s Elite Amphibious Assault Force Trains With US Marines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
US Marines teach Japanese soldiers how to fight from the sea in a bilateral military exercise.

Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps

Saving Taiwan's Marine Corps

By Grant Newsham and Kerry Gershaneck
Taiwan’s amphibious capabilities are becoming dangerously weak.
Australia Lacks Expertise to Deploy World-Class Amphibious Warfare Capability

Australia Lacks Expertise to Deploy World-Class Amphibious Warfare Capability

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new study by a leading Australian think tank urges reforms

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