Deteriorating weather conditions were likely a factor in the Marines going missing, the Marine Corps said. There has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James W. Kilby listed improved recruiting and the embrace of unmanned and manned systems as priorities. Marine Corps leaders discussed the future of the nearly $11 billion dollar housing initiative at Washington's Modern Day Marine conference. The service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas. After several years of testing and experiments, the Marine Corps is sure it wants an unmanned ground vehicle. By Hope Hodge Seck
2 weeks ago The Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action. By Hope Hodge Seck
2 weeks ago Marine Corps special operations leaders want Marines who not only adapt to new technologies but are also eager to embrace them. “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. Marine aviation leaders are looking for upgraded weapons and munitions options for the Corps' growing fleet of F-35B and F-35C fighter jets. Load More