# March 2026: the Marines' New Boat, the Venezuelan Mission, and Navy Ships

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Podcast: [National Defense Magazine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/national-defense-magazine-2560845)
Published: 2026-03-02T13:53:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, National Defense discusses a new Marine Corps craft, takeaways from the Venezuelan capture mission, and two new Navy ship programs.

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