Bell secures $300 million deal to upgrade U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters
Bell Textron has received an estimated $300 million U.S. Navy contract to upgrade up to 49 Marine Corps H-1 helicopters.
U.S. Marine Corps deploys LMADIS counter-drone system aboard USS Makin Island as drone threat reshapes amphibious defense
The U.S. Marine Corps’ 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit has fielded the Light Marine Air-Defense Integrated System aboard USS Makin Island.
American Rheinmetall demonstrates upgraded autonomous ground vehicle after multi-year development work with U.S. Marine Corps
American Rheinmetall and Rheinmetall Canada have demonstrated the latest Mission Master Silent Partner-Hotel autonomous ground vehicle following several years of development work and technical feedback with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Office of Naval Research releases 2026 science and technology strategy to refocus Navy and Marine Corps research, delivery and transition
The Office of Naval Research has released its 2026 Science and Technology Strategy, setting out a roadmap for future technology development for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Tripoli ARG and 31st MEU end six-month 5th and 7th Fleet deployment after combat operations
The Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit have completed a six-month deployment across the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.
U.S. Marine Corps uses recon Marine feedback on ARV-30 prototypes to shape future Mobile Reconnaissance Battalion
The U.S. Marine Corps has put ARV-30 prototype vehicles in the hands of experienced reconnaissance Marines as it moves the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle programme through rapid prototyping.
U.S. Marine Corps tests front-line manufacturing during Valiant Shield 26 to repair equipment and build parts in contested environments
U.S. Marines tested advanced manufacturing tools during Valiant Shield 26 to assess how forward units could repair equipment and produce parts in contested environments.
Rheinmetall Canada to provide MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support components for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of War to supply replacement components for Rheinmetall Canada’s MSU-200NAV aircraft ground support system.
U.S. Marine Corps validate new MRIC medium-range air defense system in Guam live-fire during Valiant Shield 2026 exercise
U.S. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force successfully fired the new Medium-Range Intercept Capability system on June 30, 2026, during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026.
U.S. Marine Corps fields Iron Dome-based air defense systems in Japan to counter cruise missile and drone threats in the Western Pacific
Forward-deployed Marines in Japan have received Medium-Range Intercept Capability systems, advanced air defenses intended to counter cruise missile and drone threats in a potential conflict with China in the Western Pacific.
Overland AI wins U.S. military production contract to deliver autonomous ground vehicles for Marine Corps air defence
Overland AI has been awarded a $20 million production contract to accelerate the production and fielding of fully autonomous ground vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps.
U.S. Marine Corps accepts six F-35Bs without radars as APG-85 delay is set to affect Air Force and Navy deliveries this year
The Marine Corps has accepted six F-35B jets with ballast instead of radars in their nose cones, while the Air Force and Navy are expected to do the same later this year.