New autonomous aircraft in development for Marines
Marines will get new versions of the XQ-58 Valkyrie drone, an unmanned aircraft known for its uses in warfighting.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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US Marines train beach landings Down Under with old allies, new rides
One key subplot to the July 24 landings was the first ever touchdown of the Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle in Australia.
America’s top Marine says the US must shake up its military presence in the Pacific
The Commandant of the Marine Corps says the U.S. must change how its forces are arrayed in the Pacific.
By David B. Larter
WWII or today? For Marines it’s a different enemy, but much remains the same
Technology has sped up the cycle but today's fight has echoes in the past.
By Todd South
These Marine Expeditionary Forces are creating new war plans with Navy fleets to counter China
The Pacific-focused units are finding new ways to do maritime fighting.
By Todd South
‘Reshape from within’: How Berger plans to transform the Corps without a budget increase
The money saved from cutting 2,000 Marines in 2021, no longer supporting tank battalions and reducing the size of F-35B and F-35C squadrons from 16 to 10 planes will be used to buy the equipment necessary to fight the war, Berger envisions.
By Philip Athey
Corps to launch 3-year Marine Littoral Regiment experiment using Hawaii Marines
In addition to infantry Marines, logistics forces already based in Hawaii will be added to the regiment along with anti-air elements currently stationed on the mainland United States.
By Philip Athey
Did the US Marine Corps give up on a big ship-based surveillance drone too soon?
Did the Marine Corps cut bait too soon on a ship-launched, long-range ISR drone?
By David B. Larter
US Marines wants to move fast on a light amphibious warship. But what is it?
The U.S. Marine Corps is moving as fast as it can to field a new class of light amphibious warship, but it remains unclear what it will do, where it will be based or what capabilities it will bring to the fight.
By David B. Larter
Hungary is Rheinmetall’s launch customer for the Lynx fighting vehicle
Executives celebrated the order as a key deal for the company, following an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Army’s Bradley replacement program last year.
Pompeo inks deal to support more American troops in Poland
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sealed a defense cooperation deal Saturday with Polish officials that will pave the way to deploy more American troops to Poland.
Government watchdog warns of cost and technical risk for next-gen combat vehicle effort
The Government Accountability Office urges the Army to take steps to avoid risk when it comes to cost estimates and technology development in the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program.
By Jen Judson