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Navy Names Next Amphibious Assault Ship USS Helmand Province

The naming honors those Marines and sailors who fought for almost 20 years in Afghanistan, especially in the southern province of Helmand.

By Howard Altman

3:13 PM EDT May 2

Israeli forces are shooting down large numbers of their own drones in friendly fire incidents, underscoring challenges the U.S. military will also have to contend with as uncrewed aerial systems become an ever more ubiquitous component of operations.

Israel Is Shooting Down A Lot Of Its Own Drones

Israeli difficulties in separating friendly drones from hostile ones underscore critical issues that U.S. forces also need to address.

By Joseph Trevithick

2:26 PM EDT May 2

The Marines' ACV is getting a big 30mm cannon.

Marines Poised To Get Their 30mm Cannon-Armed Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Armed with a 30mm Bushmaster cannon, the ACV-30 will provide the U.S. Marine Corps with its largest direct-fire gun.

By Thomas Newdick

1:10 PM EDT May 2

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