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The Marines’ Pacific allies are copying its littoral regiment moves
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are developing similar ways to fight concealed across island chains.
By Todd South
Japan resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa
The site for the base on the eastern coast of Okinawa has been at the center of a dispute between the government in Tokyo and the local authorities.
New in 2024: Marines build 3rd Littoral Regiment to fight peer threats
Another littoral regiment is planned for Guam in 2025.
By Todd South
Maintenance issue discovered in multiple Marine helicopters in Japan
The aircraft involved were the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter and the UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter.
Japan court orders approval of modified plan for Marine Corps runways
A Japanese court ordered the Okinawa governor to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site.
Marine unit in Japan soon adopting ‘littoral’ name amid force changes
Despite the name, the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment will be only the second regiment of its kind.
Japan’s top court orders Okinawa to allow Marine Corps to build runways
Tokyo and Washington say the relocation within Okinawa, Japan, instead of moving it elsewhere as demanded by many Okinawans, is the only solution.
Small device containing explosive disappears from Marine helicopter
The helicopter part contained approximately 0.16 ounces of TNT.
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould