Tag: littoral operations
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Marines Lag in Drone Boat Development
The Marine Corps needs to step up its drone boat game to protect troops in contested zones - sending robots in first can be a game-changer, as Col. Chris P. Niedziocha puts it, you never want to send a Marine somewhere you haven’t already sent a robot. By lagging behind in uncrewed surface vessel development, the Marines are missing a crucial opportunity to gain a strategic edge.
Australia's Army, Northern Territory Align on Defence Implementation
The Australian Army and Northern Territory government are joining forces to drive defence implementation, with a shared vision for a stronger national defence. The Army's 2026 contribution to the National Defence Strategy outlines a bold plan to transform land forces for littoral operations and long-range effects.