Sinews of War at Sea: The Armed Services Need a Common Watercraft Family

The U.S. military faces a logistical challenge to maintain operations in contested maritime environments, where adversaries are adept at targeting logistics. To address this, the armed services need to standardize their fleet of watercraft to efficiently transport supplies over vast distances. This standardization is crucial for enhancing operational flexibility and resilience against enemy tactics. By adopting a common family of vessels, the military can streamline logistics, reduce costs, and improve mission effectiveness in future conflicts.