Key Takeaways:
- 1. The 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion is conducting an Initial Operational Capability event with the Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel (ALPV) in Okinawa.
- 2. The ALPV is being tested for logistics and sensing capabilities around Japan’s Ryukyu Islands.
- 3. The U.S. Marine Corps sees the ALPV as a tool to operate in littoral regions and island chains against a growing Chinese presence.
The 12th Littoral Logistics Battalion is testing the ALPV in Okinawa for its logistics and sensing capabilities. The ALPV is part of the Resolute Dragon 2025 exercise, aiming to enhance joint capabilities between the U.S. Marines and Japan Self-Defense Force. The U.S. Marine Corps views the ALPV as crucial for operating in the region's littoral areas against China's growing influence.
Insight: The ALPV has shown promising results in initial testing, and plans are in place to enhance its capabilities, including defensive weapons, for future deployments in the region.
This article was curated by memoment.jp from the feed source: Naval News.
Read the original article here: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/09/u-s-marine-corps-alpv-usv-sets-off-on-first-island-chain-transit/
© All rights belong to the original publisher.
