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US Marine Corps Stations Advanced Vessel in Okinawa

8/7/2025

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The U.S. Marine Corps has decided to permanently station the Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel in Okinawa, Japan, following an impressive 11-month trial. This innovative vessel, capable of transporting five tons across 2,000 nautical miles, will bolster troop resupply efforts and elevate joint training exercises in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region.

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The U.S. Marine Corps has decided to permanently station the Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel in Okinawa, Japan, following an impressive 11-month trial. This innovative vessel, capable of transporting five tons across 2,000 nautical miles, will bolster troop resupply efforts and elevate joint training exercises in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region.