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Jun- 2026 -

30 June

(Representative only.) US Marine Corps personnel use a digital reporting system during Exercise Cold Response 26. Photo: Cpl. Michael Bartman/DVIDS

US Marine Corps Puts AI in Charge of Situation Reporting

The US Marine Corps is preparing to launch the Operational Data Integration Nexus, an AI-enabled platform designed to modernize operational reporting.

26 June

Air

Bea Castañeda

Born to Strike: The AH-1Z Viper Helicopter, Explained

Uncover the AH-1Z Viper's development, combat capabilities, operational history, and modernization efforts in this comprehensive guide.

25 June

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

USMC Orders 70-Plus MRZR Alpha Vehicles, Adds First 5kW Export-Power Variant

The US Marine Corps has placed a delivery order with Polaris Government and Defense for over 70 MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles.

11 June

Arms

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment practice target lock-on against an incoming drone during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 9, 2025. The Soldiers attached a Smartshooter SMASH 2000L to M4A1 carbine rifles for improved sight picture and accuracy. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Magaña)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Order More Counter-Drone Systems From SMARTSHOOTER

Israeli defense company SMARTSHOOTER has secured a $3.4-million follow-on contract to supply a new batch of counter-unmanned aerial system fire control systems for the US Marine Corps.

4 June

Americas

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) refuel an AV-8B Harrier II Plus aircraft during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Laguna Army Airfield in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Oct. 7, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Christine Casimiro

US Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II Ground Attack Jet Retires After 40+ Years

The US Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II ground attack jet has concluded its final flight at Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina, marking its retirement after over 40 years of service.

2 June

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Advance Autonomous Fires Capability With ROGUE-Fires Block 2 Deal

The US Marines have contracted Oshkosh Defense to deliver Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires Block 2 carriers.

May- 2026 -

27 May

Americas

A US Marine Corps service member operates expeditionary logistics equipment during field testing. Photo: Sgt. Rafael BrambilaPelayo/DVIDS

Samantha Alexa

US Marine Corps Expands ‘Project Dynamis’ With Predictive AI Logistics Platform

New AI-enabled logistics tools are being embedded into Marine command networks for contested and disconnected operations.

18 May

Americas

US Marines standing in formation during a ceremonial event. Photo: US Marine Corps

Samantha Alexa

AI Training Now Required Across US Marine Corps

New mandatory coursework introduces Marines to generative AI, operational use cases, and digital readiness initiatives.

18 May

Americas

ULTRA autonomously maneuvers past forward line of troops to overwatch position.

Giulia Bernacchi

Overland AI Tests Autonomous Combat Vehicles With US Forces in Morocco

Overland AI has deployed two autonomous ground vehicles during African Lion 2026 military exercise alongside US forces in Morocco.

8 May

Arms

Bea Castañeda

From Hydra to Precision: How the APKWS Works

This guide explains how APKWS turns standard 70mm rockets into precision air-to-ground weapons, delivering low-cost, laser-guided strikes with pinpoint accuracy.

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