A lot has been said about the Marine Littoral Regiment, but what exactly is it, and how will it work? Well, let’s dive in.
Anti-submarine Warfare
Navy buys more Virginia-class fast-attack submarines
On DutyThe Navy has decided to purchase an additional Virginia-class fast-attack submarine at the cost of $2.2 billion. In 2019, the Navy and General Dynamics Electric Boat signed a $24.1 billion contract for nine Virginia-class fast-attack submarines with the option of an additional vessel if the request was made in the contract’s lifetime. Now, the Navy […]
USS Barry: The Navy’s top submarine hunter in the Pacific
Off DutyThe USS Barry, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, just received a prestigious anti-submarine warfare award for its proficiency on the field. Forward-deployed in Japan and part of the 7th Fleet, the USS Barry won the 2020 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Bloodhound Award for the Pacific Fleet. Each year, two Bloodhound Awards are given: one to an […]
Dynamic Manta 21: Taking anti-submarine warfare to the next level
Military AffairsDynamic Manta 21, the largest anti-submarine warfare exercise in Europe, is in full swing. Eight NATO members are participating in the exercise–Belgium, France, Greece, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the US. In total, the exercise will involve 11 major vessels, including one aircraft carrier (the French Charles de Gaulle CSG), five surface ships, five submarines, […]
