Amphibious assault ships form amphibious readiness groups and embark Marine expeditionary units along with embarked aircraft such as Marine helicopters, MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, and short takeoff/vertical landing jets that can transport Marines or strike land and sea targets.
October 21, 2025
high
capability
Typical composition and role of U.S. amphibious assault ships and their embarked units and aircraft.
As of 2025, the U.S. military deploys guided-missile destroyers, F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing jet fighters, MQ-9 Reaper drones, P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, amphibious assault ships, and special-operations support vessels in Caribbean deployments.
October 14, 2025
high
military
Types of advanced weaponry and platforms the U.S. military uses during operations or deployments in the Caribbean region.