War Books: The Marine Corps Commandant's 2026 Reading List

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Premier #JacintaAllan was asked about the #US military’s plan for a permanent, war-ready #weaponsstockpile for its #MarineCorps in the state during a press conference earlier.

When asked if she was aware of the plan, Allan said:

“I’ll need to take some advice on that.”

Oops! #auspol #VicPol #USPol #Bandiana

The #US military is planning a permanent war-ready #weaponsstockpile for its #MarineCorps in #Victoria.

The development of the stockpile, a first for the Marine Corps in #Australia, comes as the #UnitedStates is keen to leverage the continent’s strategic location in the South Pacific to counter #China’s rapid military build-up, analysts said.

Documents show advanced planning for US$30m allocated to build warehouses & offices in Victoria for “critical forward provisioning”. #auspol #USPol

Oshkosh Seeks to Fill Marine JLTV Readiness Gaps with New Bid

Oshkosh Defense is stepping up to help the Marine Corps bridge critical readiness gaps with its combat-proven JLTV A1, a production-ready vehicle that can be delivered quickly. By leveraging its existing production capabilities, Oshkosh aims to provide a reliable solution to the Marines' urgent need for a trusted vehicle.

https://osintsights.com/oshkosh-seeks-to-fill-marine-jltv-readiness-gaps-with-new-bid?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#MarineCorps #Jltv #OshkoshDefense #SupplyChain #MilitaryProcurement

Marine Corps Grounds Harrier After 40 Years of Service

As the Marine Corps bids farewell to its trusty Harrier jets after 40 years of service, the highly skilled aircrew and maintenance teams are already soaring to new heights with their expertise on the cutting-edge F-35B. The Harrier's final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point was a nostalgic sendoff, marked by a thrilling flyover of five…

https://osintsights.com/marine-corps-grounds-harrier-after-40-years-of-service?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#MarineCorps #Harrier #F35b #MilitaryAviation #Av8bHarrierIi

Marine Corps Overhauls Sustainment for Enhanced Readiness

The Marine Corps is revolutionizing its sustainment strategies to take its readiness to the next level, starting with its trusted MTVR fleet and now extending to cutting-edge platforms like the autonomous ROGUE-Fires. By overhauling its approach, the Corps is ensuring its equipment stays reliable and effective, both on land and in the littoral…

https://osintsights.com/marine-corps-overhauls-sustainment-for-enhanced-readiness?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#MarineCorps #Sustainment #Mtvr #Roguefires #MilitaryReadiness

Marines Accelerate Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Development

The Marine Corps is speeding up development of its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, with plans to start formal development of Increment 2 in 2029, while currently pushing forward with pre-production for Increment 1. Two contractors, General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron, are on track to deliver 16 vehicles each by…

https://osintsights.com/marines-accelerate-advanced-reconnaissance-vehicle-development?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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US Navy, Marine Corps Rethink Amphibious Vessel Deployment Cycle

The US Navy and Marine Corps are shaking up their amphibious vessel deployment strategy to boost efficiency, with Adm. Daryl Caudle aiming to overhaul the current 36-month cycle to get more bang for their buck. By streamlining their approach, they may be able to fit in two deployments within a longer 50-month cycle.

https://osintsights.com/us-navy-marine-corps-rethink-amphibious-vessel-deployment-cycle?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UsNavy #MarineCorps #AmphibiousVesselDeployment #ForceGeneration #MilitaryOperations