House moves to fund Marines’ amphib following heated budget cycle
Lawmakers' add has been expected based on the bipartisan chorus of support for a bigger amphib fleet, but it remains a big win for the Marine Corps.
Navy seeks $3.6 billion over 5 years for 64 hypersonic Conventional Prompt Strike rounds
A senior Navy officer recently said the budget is an "endorsement of the capability."
In $255B budget, Navy prioritizes 3 subs and hypersonics, skips amphib buys
The new budget request seeks the second Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine and two Virginia-class boats, but lacks amphibs, a point sure to irk lawmakers.