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.By Todd South2 months ago
Russian jets intercept B-52s during Baltic training flightA defense official said the interception was safe and professional. However, it comes at a time of increasing tension between the U.S. and Russia.By Stephen Losey7 months ago
Soldiers work with Marines as the Corps ramps up its air defensesMarines and soldiers are trading notes on how to defend their airspace in an increasingly complex and threatening battlespace.By Todd South11 months ago
WATCH: US, Canadian jets intercept Chinese, Russian planes near AlaskaA joint U.S.-Canada aerospace command says two Chinese and two Russian military planes were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska.12 months ago
Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes onlineThe Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers.By Todd South14 months ago
Marines work with new ships, interceptors and drone platformsThe Marine Corps is requesting eight new ships over the next five years for its new littoral regiments.By Todd South15 months ago