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Military personnel work on 3D printer and drones at a workshop bench overlooking a Pacific base.

US Military Tests Drones, 3D Printers to Overcome Pacific Distance Challenge

Imagine having manufacturing on demand, delivered at incredible speed and quality - that's what the US military is testing with drones and 3D printers to overcome vast distances in the Pacific. This game-changing approach could revolutionize the way the military gets the parts and supplies it needs, when and where it's needed.

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone on a runway with personnel in the background.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Deploys in Major Pacific Combat Exercise

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone made its debut in a major Pacific combat exercise, demonstrating its cutting-edge capabilities as a force multiplier that can fly alongside crewed fighters and extend their reach. This milestone marks a significant step forward in human-machine teaming and showcases the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Soldiers in camouflage uniforms gather around a large tactical display board at a military base.

US Army Unveils Drone-Focused Unit to Counter Pacific Adversaries

The US Army has launched a game-changing unit that combines cutting-edge drone technology with advanced maneuver capabilities to counter threats in the Pacific - meet the 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command – Pacific. This powerful new unit will blur the lines between land, air, and digital battlefields, making it a major force multiplier in the region.

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Military logistics hub on a dock with shipping containers, equipment, and officers near a briefing table with a map.

US Military Grapples with Pacific Theater's Logistics Challenge

The harsh reality of the Pacific Theater's logistics challenge was summed up by Gen. Xavier Brunson: if our supply lines stretch 5,000 miles, we can't win. The daunting distances are stark: Hawaii is 3,000 miles from the US West Coast, and the critical first island chain is 1,500 miles from Guam, leaving a vast, sparsely supported ocean.

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Russian naval base with docked nuclear-powered submarines and personnel.

Russia Elevates Pacific Threat with Advanced Nuclear Submarines

Russia is rapidly bolstering its Pacific presence with a modern fleet of advanced nuclear submarines, having added eight nuclear-powered vessels to its Pacific Fleet since 2013. This strategic expansion has resulted in a formidable force that rivals China's in size and sophistication.

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Soldiers watch as a HIMARS launcher fires rockets and a drone approaches the shore during a military exercise.

US, Allies Conduct Live-Fire Drill to Repel Amphibious Assault

Witness the future of military might: in a stunning display of modern warfare, US, Filipino, and Japanese forces joined forces for a heart-pumping live-fire drill to repel an amphibious assault at La Paz Sand Dunes. Rockets, drones, and advanced tech took center stage in this cutting-edge exercise, showcasing the power of joint forces in the Pacific.

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