US Marine Corps

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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)

Kratos to Extend Development Support for US Marines Valkyrie Drone

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $34.8-million contract to continue its support services for the US Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system development.

23 January

Commentary

US Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth speaks before the Senate Armed Services during a nomination hearing in Washington, DC

Alan Cunningham

Can the Military Afford Pete Hegseth’s Toxic Leadership on Sexual Violence?

Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of the US Department of Defense would spell disaster for the US armed forces overall, but especially for the progress made in addressing military sexual assault.

23 January

Americas

President Donald Trump participates in a ceremony commemorating the 200th mile of border wall at the international border with Mexico in San Luis, Arizona, June 23, 2020. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Orders 1,500 Extra Troops to US-Mexico Border

US President Donald Trump ordered 1,500 more military personnel to the border with Mexico as part of a flurry of steps to tackle immigration, his spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

21 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

Trump Vows to Reinstate Soldiers Fired for Vaccine Refusal

Newly-elected US President Donald Trump pledged that all military personnel discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine will be reinstated with guaranteed “full back pay.”

16 January

Commentary

US Marines fire a M110 semi-automatic sniper system during live-fire range training at Camp Titin, Jordan

Gary Anderson

Has the Marine Corps Lost Its Edge?

The Marine Corps' shift under Generals Berger and Smith toward countering China has weakened its traditional rapid-response capabilities.

16 January

Land

The Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System is placed on a gravel road on Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Oct. 24, 2024. The NMESIS provides the Marine Corps a highly deployable, land-based, anti-ship system that is a key capability for the Marine Littoral Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Rojoef Manuel

Oshkosh to Revamp Autonomy System of US Marine Corps ROGUE Fires

Oshkosh Defense has secured a $29.9-million contract to integrate next-generation autonomous technology into the US Marine Corps’ Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires capability.

2 January

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Field JLTV-Mounted System to Destroy Drones

The US Marine Corps 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion in Hawaii has fielded the first Marine Air Defense Integrated System.

Dec- 2024 -

24 December

DOD Contracts

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon to Produce Tomahawk Block V Missile for US, Japan, Australia

Raytheon has been awarded a $401.2 million full-rate production contract by the US Navy for 131 Block V Tomahawk missiles.

23 December

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Lands $11.8B US Military Deal for 145 F-35 Fighter Jets

Lockheed Martin has secured a nearly $12-billion contract to produce 145 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets for the US military and its international allies.

23 December

Air