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Marine Corps and Navy Press for Larger Amphibious Fleet After Readiness Slump
Key Takeaways
- Gen. Eric Smith said the current fleet of 31 amphibious ships is insufficient for combatant commander demands.
- Amphibious ship readiness fell to 41% in 2025, contributing to five-month delays in Marine Expeditionary Unit deployments.
- The Navy and Marine Corps are pursuing maintenance optimization, selective service-life extensions and procurement of new ships.
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