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F-35B from VMX-1 in formation.

The Marine Unit Charged With Digitally Connecting Everything Over The Battlefield

By James Deboer
Posted on May 17, 2024
An uncrewed version of the UH-72B Lakota helicopter is among the types now in the running to become of the Marine Corps' next logistics drones.

UH-72 Lakota Drone In The Running To Haul Cargo For The USMC

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 14, 2024
LMADIS CUAS

Every Marine A Drone Defender Under Three Part Counter-UAS Plan

By Hope Hodge Seck
Posted on May 13, 2024
STRAIT OF SAN JUAN DE FUCA, Wash. (May 6, 2024) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Strait of San Juan de Fuca escorted by U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard screening escort vessels. Joint operations, such as this one which involved the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy, ensure the U.S. military is ready to meet its security commitments at home and abroad including commitments to our allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn Ohrazda/Released)

A-10 Warthogs Escorting A Ballistic Missile Submarine Is Certainly Different

By Oliver Parken
Posted on May 9, 2024
An annual special operations capability demonstration has included paragliding Marines on a mock drone hunt.

Marine Special Operations Paragliding Capabilities Emerge At Demonstration In Tampa

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 8, 2024
Rogue 1 the marines' new drone.

Rogue 1 Is One Of The Marine Corps’ Newest Kamikaze Drone

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on May 8, 2024
Armed robotic dog in use by MARSOC

Rifle-Armed Robot Dogs Now Being Tested By Marine Special Operators (Updated)

By Oliver Parken, Howard Altman
Posted on May 8, 2024
USMC is wanting to incorporate drones across its forces.

‘Robot Marines’ In Every Formation: Corps’ Robotics Chief Casts Vision

By Hope Hodge Seck
Posted on May 7, 2024
We now have a look at the Marine Corps' new uncrewed Tomahawk launch vehicle actually firing a missile.

Our First Look At Marines’ Tomahawk Missile Launching Drone Truck Firing

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 3, 2024
The Marine Corps is now flight testing a new secretive stand-off missile for its AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters.

Secretive Long Range Attack Missile For Marine AH-1s Is Now Being Flight Tested

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 3, 2024
The Marines' ACV is getting a big 30mm cannon.

Marines Poised To Get Their 30mm Cannon-Armed Amphibious Combat Vehicle

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 2, 2024
The future of the Harvest Hawk armament kits for Marine Corps KC-130J tanker/transport aircraft are increasingly uncertain as focus shifts to planning for future high-end conflicts.

Marine KC-130Js May Lose Their Missile-Firing Harvest Hawk Kits

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 1, 2024
Marines Osprey

How The Marines Plan To Fly The MV-22 Osprey Into The 2060s

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 30, 2024
US Marine Corps units are set to begin receiving new Iron Dome and counter-drone systems next year as part of a larger air and missile defense push.

Marines To More Than Triple Size Of Air Defense Forces By 2029

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 30, 2024
The Kaman Corporation has announced the first flight of its KARGO UAV, a rotary-wing drone intended for autonomous, expeditionary resupply. The design is aimed for the U.S. Marine Corps, for which Kaman previously developed the K-MAX unmanned helicopter. The KARGO UAV is now competing in the Marines’ Medium Autonomous Resupply Vehicle — Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) program, with a winner due to be selected this summer.

Kaman’s Kargo Logistics Drone For The Marines Now In Flight Test

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 30, 2024
A US Marine Corps CH-53K recently carried the stripped-down hulk of an F-35C fighter from one base to another and refueled in mid-air along the way.

Check Out This Marine CH-53K Carrying An F-35C While Refueling From A KC-130T

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 26, 2024
The first of 22 former Swiss F-5E/F Tiger II jets is now in the United States for the final phase of its conversion into an aggressor for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Marine KC-130 Delivers First Of New Batch Of Ex-Swiss F-5s Destined To Be Aggressors

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 5, 2024
Drone maker Kratos has disclosed the existence of work on an MQ-58B variant of its Valkyrie drone with electronic attack capabilities for the US Marine Corps.

MQ-58B Electronic Attack-Enabled Version Of Valkyrie Drone For USMC Revealed

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 3, 2024
The U.S. military is gearing up for the forthcoming retirement of another iconic aircraft type, with the last pilots now having graduated onto the AV-8B Harrier II attack jet. As we have explained in the past, the U.S. Marine Corps is pressing ahead with plans to remove the vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL) aircraft from its inventory before the end of 2026, with this latest development a highly symbolic one within this process.

Last Marine Harrier Pilots Complete Training As AV-8B’s End Draws Near

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 2, 2024
VMX-1 getting MQ-9s

How Marine MQ-9s Will Adapt For A Pacific Fight, Pave Way For Future Drones

By James Deboer
Posted on Mar 28, 2024
Marines learn to operate from a highway in California during Exercise Obsidian Iceberg

How F-35s Deployed To A Narrow Highway In California

By James Deboer
Posted on Mar 14, 2024
F-35Bs are armed on a flight line

F-35 Cleared For Full-Rate Production 17 Years After Its First Flight

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Mar 13, 2024
Inside the USMC's operational test aviation unit, VMX-1.

Inside VMX-1, The Test Squadron Rewriting The USMC’s Air Combat Playbook

By James Deboer
Posted on Mar 6, 2024
A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

XQ-58 Valkyrie Completes Second Flight With The Marine Corps

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Mar 2, 2024
Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Feb 12, 2024
A U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from Bravo Company, 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, “Big Windy”, prepares to land during an air movement of a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) from Munich to the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 12, 2022. Two CH-47Fs were used throughout the mission to provide precision rotary-wing aviation support and enable the CODEL to observe combined arms training, meet with forward-deployed Soldiers, and receive briefings from key U.S. Army leadership. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe that works alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retains command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Army CH-47s Fill In For Grounded Marine MV-22s In White House Airlift Role

By Tyler Rogoway, Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 9, 2024
A CH-53E Super Stallion crew from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 test their aircraft on snowy terrain at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., May 20, 2011. For many of the Marines, this was the first time they landed in snow.

Search Is On For Missing Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Feb 7, 2024
The Defense Innovation Unit has put out a call for proposals for low-cost "interceptor" drone boats that can operate in swarms to at least find and shadow targets of interest at sea.

Drone Boat Swarm Vision Laid Out By DoD

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 1, 2024
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board last week, is currently conducting flight testing off the east coast of the United States. Pictures show how the night time trials, which up until now have only been tested in simulators or on the ground, were carried out using state-of-the-art night-vision technology, with the pilots and aircraft handlers successfully guiding the supersonic fighter jets onto the flight deck. Some trials were also carried out without night vision technology to ensure the jets’ capability in any eventuality.

No, The F-35B Does Not Use Afterburner In Vertical Landing Mode

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 28, 2023
V-22 Ospreys worldwide have been grounded following a fatal crash on November 29, 2023.

All V-22 Ospreys Grounded Worldwide (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Dec 7, 2023
F-35C lands aboard the carrier with mirror coating on its tails.

F-35C With Mirror-Like Coating Photographed Aboard Carrier

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 2, 2023
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon CarmonaTadeo, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pre-flight checks on a Super Stallion before flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 15, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet

CH-53E’s Rotor Mast Absolutely Dwarfs Marine Sitting On It

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Nov 27, 2023
Tustin, CA - November 07: Firefighters work to control a blaze at the north blimp hangar at the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin in Tustin, CA, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Giant WWII Airship Hangar Decimated By Raging Fire

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Nov 7, 2023
Marines Test Fire Robot Dog Armed With Rocket Launcher

Marines Test Fire Robot Dog Armed With Rocket Launcher

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Oct 18, 2023
“Multiple” New Versions Of The XQ-58 Valkyrie In The Works

“Multiple” New Versions Of The XQ-58 Valkyrie In The Works

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Oct 6, 2023
The US Marine Corps has flown one of its XQ-58A Valkyrie drones for the first time, making it the second known operator of the type in addition to the US Air Force.

XQ-58 Valkyrie Is Now Flying With The Marine Corps

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Oct 6, 2023
New details about the crash of a Marine Corps F-35B on September 17, 2023, have emerged.

“He Just Lost It In The Weather” – Audio From F-35 Crash Response Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Sep 19, 2023
US officials say debris from a Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter that went missing on September 17, 2023, has finally been found.

F-35 Debris Found In Field After Frantic Search For Missing Jet

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Sep 18, 2023
The Air Force will announce details of a major restructuring Monday in Denver.

F-35 Can’t Be Found After Pilot Ejected (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Sep 18, 2023
The Marine Corps plans to buy three batteries worth of Iron Dome systems and 1,840 Tamir interceptors to go with them.

USMC Buying Nearly 2,000 Tamir Interceptors For Its Iron Dome Systems

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Aug 25, 2023
MARINE F/A-18 HORNET

F/A-18 Hornet Pilot Pronounced Dead In Crash At MCAS Miramar

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Aug 25, 2023
Iranian forces threatened to open fire on US military helicopters covering American warships during a recent transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Navy Shoots Down Iran’s Claims It Forced U.S. Helicopters To Land

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Aug 22, 2023
US Marine Corps and US Air Force F-35s have been practicing tactics, techniques, and procedures they would use while working together with non-stealth fighters, like F-16s, in a future high-end fight during an exercise in Wisconsin.

F-35s Keep F-16s In The Fight During Northern Lightning

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Aug 15, 2023
F-35B EABO California highway

F-35B Just Touched Down On The Old Pacific Coast Highway

By James Deboer
Posted on Aug 3, 2023
The Marine Corps has given the first public look at its new uncrewed Tomahawk missile launcher truck.

Marines’ Tomahawk Missile Launching Drone Truck Breaks Cover

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jul 25, 2023
A recent US guerrilla warfare exercise shows signs of influences from the conflict in Ukraine.

Guerrilla Warfare Exercise In West Virginia Looks Heavily Influenced By Ukraine War

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 29, 2023
USMC 1911 Retired

Iconic 1911 Pistols Have Finally Been Retired From Marine Corps Service

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 21, 2023
Marine Corps Tomahawk cruise missile unit stands up

First Marine Corps Tomahawk Cruise Missile Unit Has Stood Up

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 7, 2023
Marine Corps air-launched drone swarms

Marines Betting Big On “Critical” Air-Launched Swarming Drones

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 5, 2023
Our Best Look Yet At The Marines’ New Loitering Munition Toting Drone Boat

Our Best Look Yet At The Marines’ New Loitering Munition Toting Drone Boat

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 25, 2023
No More Silent Service As Marine CH-53s Resupply Ballistic Submarine In Pacific

No More Silent Service As Marine CH-53s Resupply Ballistic Submarine In Pacific

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 17, 2023
Valkyrie Marines F-35

Marine XQ-58 Valkyries Will Be Electronic Warfare Platforms For F-35s

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway
Posted on May 4, 2023
Navy SEALs consulate evacuation training

Navy SEALs Defend A Mock Consulate Under Attack In New Video

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Apr 16, 2023
UH-1Y AH-1Z Marines Pacific China

The Compelling Case For The AH-1 Cobra In A Fight With China

By James Deboer
Updated on Mar 22, 2023
Navy’s Secretive F/A-XX Combat Jet Gets Big Funding In New Budget (Updated)

Navy’s Secretive F/A-XX Combat Jet Gets Big Funding In New Budget (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 14, 2023
Taiwan experts tell us what the next Trump presidency could mean for U.S. relations with the Island nation.

U.S. And Taiwan Set To Exchange Hundreds Of Troops For Training

By Emma Helfrich
Posted on Feb 25, 2023
An AIM-120 On A AH-1 Cobra? Not Impossible, Say Marines

An AIM-120 On A AH-1 Cobra? Not Impossible, Say Marines

By Dan Parsons
Posted on Feb 17, 2023
Camp Marines Guam

Marine Corps Activates Sprawling New Base On Highly Strategic Guam

By Emma Helfrich
Posted on Jan 27, 2023
CF-1 lift with VMX-1 CH-53K

New USMC CH-53K King Stallion Helicopter Sling-Loads An F-35 (Updated)

By Oliver Parken
Posted on Jan 24, 2023
F-35B Austere Operations STOVL

Inside How The Marine’s Island-Hopping F-35B Playbook Is Being Written

By James Deboer
Posted on Jan 18, 2023
Osprey Cobra Marines

How Marines Went To War Off California To Prepare For A Big Pacific Fight

By James Deboer
Posted on Dec 28, 2022
USMC’s New CH-53K King Stallion Cleared For Full-Rate Production

USMC’s New CH-53K King Stallion Cleared For Full-Rate Production

By Dan Parsons
Posted on Dec 28, 2022
Textron's Cottonmouth prototype for the Marine's Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program

Cottonmouth Amphibious Recon Vehicle Prototype Joins The Marines

By Emma Helfrich
Posted on Dec 17, 2022
Ex-Marine Pilot Allegedly Tried To Source T-2 Carrier Trainer Jet For China

Ex-Marine Pilot Allegedly Tried To Source T-2 Carrier Trainer Jet For China

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 14, 2022