U.S. Marine Corps showcases AIM-174B long-range missile, possibly for the first time
The AIM-174B long-range air-to-air missile (AAM) made what could be its first public appearance since being fielded, during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station (JMSDF-MCAS) Iwakuni Friendship Day on 4 May 2025.
BAE Systems secures USD 188.5 million contract from U.S. Marine Corps for Amphibious Combat Vehicles 30mm
The ACV-30 variant features a medium calibre Remote Turret System, which is being procured separately and integrated by the Naval Information Warfare Integration Center Atlantic.
U.S. Marine Corps deploys MADIS air defence system to Philippines for Balikatan 2025
The MADIS will be employed during the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) event, one of six Combined Joint All-Domain Operations taking place during Balikatan 25.
U.S. Marine Corps to field new counter-drone systems in 2025 to enhance defence against sUAS threats
The United States Marine Corps will begin deploying new counter-drone systems across its units in 2025 to address the growing threat of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).
U.S. Marines deploy NMESIS missile system to Philippines for Exercise Balikatan 25
U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR) have deployed the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25.
F-22 and F-35 pilots conduct first joint Marine Corps–Air Force training in Navy’s Joint Simulation Environment
For the first time, U.S. Marine Corps F-35 pilots and U.S. Air Force F-22 pilots trained together as a joint combat force in the Navy’s Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
U.S. Marine Corps launches Attack Drone Team to enhance combat capabilities with FPV technology
The U.S. Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT) in response to the growing use of armed first-person view (FPV) drones in modern warfare, particularly in conflicts across Eastern Europe.
U.S. Marine Corps orders ACV-30 combat vehicles from BAE Systems
BAE Systems has been awarded a new contract by the United States Marine Corps for the delivery of additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV).
Anduril secures USD 642 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to U.S. Marine Corps
Defence technology company Anduril Industries has been awarded a USD 642 million, 10-year contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to supply, install, and maintain counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS).
U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 Reapers upgraded with SkyTower II for enhanced battlefield connectivity
The U.S. Marine Corps is set to enhance its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft with a new advanced payload, improving their intelligence and communication capabilities.
U.S. Marine Corps bolsters Indo-Pacific presence with 12th Littoral Combat Team activation
The U.S. Marine Corps has officially activated the 12th Littoral Combat Team (LCT), the final subordinate unit of the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR), in a ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa.
U.S. Marine Corps deploys F-35B fighters to Japan to strengthen Indo-Pacific operations
The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed an F-35B squadron from the continental United States to Japan for the first time.