Marines Build Next-Gen Arsenal to Crush Enemy Chokepoints
Securing American Waters and Dominating the Seas
The United States Marine Corps is taking no chances when it comes to protecting American lives and securing global waterways. The Corps is hunting for new airpower tools to blast a path for amphibious groups to steam through dangerous maritime chokepoints. It is the kind of decisive action that keeps the American Dream alive and our enemies at bay.
The FASt Initiative: Out with the Old, In with the Lethal
Naval Air Systems Command recently dropped a Request for Information on behalf of the Corps. They want analytical tools to push the Future Attack/Strike, or FASt, initiative forward. The goal is simple: secure key maritime terrain and guarantee safe passage through critical chokepoints under enemy fire.
This effort comes just as the Corps starts retiring aging platforms like the AV-8B, AH-1Z and the F/A-18. FASt is stepping up to replace them with next-generation systems built for modern warfare. We are talking long-range missiles, MQ-58 Valkyrie combat drones, and electronic warfare capabilities. It is a massive upgrade to American lethality, outlined in the 2026 Marine Aviation Plan.
Facing Down Threats in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. already faces these exact threats in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian missiles, drone swarms, and fast-attack boats jeopardize operations like seizing Kharg Island. The Marines need answers on how to integrate these new capabilities into their amphibious assault missions. Operating in dangerous littoral waters demands the best tech American industry can offer.
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