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The Navy's and Marine Corps' ability to confer their combat power upon these areas is challenged by asymmetrical military threats that are enhanced by the spread of advanced weaponry. To overcome these obstacles and modernize their respective force structures, the Navy and Marine Corps have many shipbuilding and aircraft programs underway, but fiscal austerity has slowed their efforts. Furthermore, the adoption of a regional littoral strategy is altering the functions and roles of different components of U.S. naval power. 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