USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Oct. 26, 2026
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Yokosuka, Japan, for a port visit, according to Defense Visual Information Distribution Service reports. Meanwhile, LHD 8 is ported in Japan for maintenance availability. USNI News published its Fleet and Marine Tracker tracking deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups globally as of October 26, 2026.
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- ✓ The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Yokosuka for a port visit.
- ✓ LHD 8 is ported in Japan for maintenance availability.
- ✓ USNI News published the Fleet and Marine Tracker providing approximate positions of deployed U.S. Navy carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups as of October 26, 2026.
What changed
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Yokosuka for a port visit.
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USNI Fleet Tracker: Makin Island ARG Arrives in Yokosuka
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Yokosuka, Japan, for a port visit, according to Defense Visual Information Distribution Service reports. Meanwhile, LHD 8 is ported in Japan for maintenance availability. USNI News published its Fleet and Marine Tracker tracking deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups globally as of October 26, 2026.
Why it matters
Tracking naval deployments provides visibility into the global posture of United States carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups. Port visits and maintenance periods, such as those in Yokosuka, are standard operational updates reflecting the movement and readiness of naval forces.
What is confirmed
- The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Yokosuka for a port visit.
- LHD 8 is ported in Japan for maintenance availability.
- USNI News published the Fleet and Marine Tracker providing approximate positions of deployed U.S. Navy carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups as of October 26, 2026.
Still unconfirmed
- U.S. forces could launch major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of a President Trump order, according to CNN reports cited by Army Recognition without official confirmation.
What to watch next
- Subsequent port departure updates for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit
- Completion status of LHD 8 maintenance availability in Japan
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