Navy to Homeport 9 LSMs at Pearl Harbor
2 sources · first reported 49d ago
The US Navy plans to homeport up to nine McClung-class medium landing ships at Pearl Harbor to support Marine Corps operations. The proposed facilities include a concrete roll-on, roll-off ramp and modifications to existing berthing. This move aims to enhance area denial and sensing capabilities across the Pacific.
Why it matters
The homeporting of these ships at Pearl Harbor is significant for the Navy's and Marine Corps' strategic operations in the Pacific, enhancing their ability to conduct area denial and sensing missions.
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