MRF-SEA and MRF-D establish long-range communications across Indo-Pacific

What we know (verified)

• —MRF-SEA and MRF-D established long-range high frequency communications over a distance of 2,000 miles.
• —Communications Marines validated interoperability between Marine Rotational Forces in Southeast Asia and Darwin.

Our assessment

This verified development demonstrates an increased level of operational connectivity and coordination among US-allied Marine units across the Indo-Pacific. Enhanced long-range communication capabilities could facilitate rapid response and coordination in contingency scenarios, which may affect risk calculations for…