Topic: Marines
US Marines tests prototype of new air defense system
The U.S. Marine Corps announced last week that it successfully tested the Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) prototype. According to a press release from Program Executive Officer Land...
US 5th-gen stealth fighters perform “Elephant Walk” in Japan
The U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps have performed an "Elephant Walk" training with nearly three dozen fifth-generation fighter planes in Japan. The exercise, which the air force calls...
U.S. Army taps Oshkosh Defense for 513 JLTVs
Oshkosh Defense was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army for More Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV). According to a press release from Oshkosh, the U.S. Army Contracting...
BAE Systems shows off new version of US Marine Corps’ combat vehicle
U.K.-based BAE Systems published the photo of a new version of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) armed with a medium caliber turret. A photo posted by BAE Systems...
US Marines deploy to Poland to enhance NATO’s capabilities in Eastern Europe
The U.S. Marine Corps announced on Tuesday that Marines and KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), deployed...
Second Japan-based F-35B squadron is ready for combat
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command announced last week that a second Japan-based F-35B squadron declared full operational capability. According to a press release from Command, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron...
US Marine Corps aviation marks 110 years of service
The U.S. Marine Corps aviation will celebrate its 85th birthday on 22 May. On May 22, 1912, 1st Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham reported to Naval Aviation Camp in...
US Marine Corps to send new batch of M777 howitzers to Ukraine
The U.S. Marine Corps is preparing to send a new batch of battle-proven 155mm ultra-lightweight howitzers to Ukraine, the Department of Defense says. The Department of Defense announced...