The Navy is proceeding with plans to deploy a mobile base to support forward operations as the military looks to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific and toward a larger maritime role in the Middle East. The plan was outlined in a budget document released last week that calls for funding the development of “a new afloat forward staging base that can be dedicated to support missions in areas where ground-based access is not available, such as counter-mine operations.” The…
Navy Moves Forward On Mobile Sea Base
Defense Daily Staff
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