amphibious

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But it suggested that Beijing views an amphibious assault on Taiwan as risky and likely to fail, particularly if the U.S. intervenes.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it cautioned that Chinese officials recognize that an amphibious invasion of Taiwan "would be extremely challenging and carry a high risk of failure, especially in the event of US intervention."

From Barron's

The unit, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, is slated to arrive in the Middle East from Japan in just over a week.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last Friday, US media reported that the president had ordered a Marine amphibious unit, which includes 5,000 soldiers and sailors, from Japan to the Middle East.

From BBC

French President Emmanuel Macron has sent eight frigates, two amphibious helicopter carriers and an aircraft carrier to the region and said some ships would be deployed near the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal