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Marines have air defense, but need a way to defeat drone swarms

“The big thing that really keeps me up at night is swarms,” Col. Andrew Konicki, head of ground-based air defense for Marine Corps Systems Command, said.

With new jets, Marines need new weapons for future fights

Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets.

Marine Corps may scrap plan for SNCO barracks RAs over legal issue

A nearly $11 billion plan to overhaul Marine barracks by 2037 may have to ditch a plan that would have placed SNCOs in enlisted barracks to mentor Marines.

Marines want to add counter-drone weapon to amphibious vehicle

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has propelled counter-UAS weaponry onto a priority list of add-ons for the vehicle, officials said.

Marine Reserve planning largest mobilization drills in decades

The exercises will stress-test the Corps' ability to mobilize its reserve forces in the event of a major military contingency.

Decision due soon about novel boats for seagoing Marine recon units

Service leaders are pondering the utility of new maritime reconnaissance companies, which would use the new watercraft.

This unit will be the next to field the Corps’ ship-killing missile

Ultimately the Marines will field 48 NEMESIS systems.

Marines more than halfway through fielding of new 360-degree radar

More than half of the 60 systems have been received.

VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets

Department leaders promised to continue to provide necessary care to transgender veterans even after the rule changes.

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Transforming war: A strategic integration of unmanned aerial systems

Medal of Honor recipient and AE Industrial Vice President Florent Groberg discusses how unmanned aerial systems are reshaping modern battlefield dynamics.