From Near Earth Autonomy, June 17, 2025 PITTSBURGH, Pa. – June 17, 2025: Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth), a prime performer for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) program, has successfully completed the first autonomous test flight of…
Marines for Los Angeles Trained in Crowd Control, Commandant Said
By Richard R. Burgess, Senior Editor ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marines in the regiment being surged to protect federal buildings and personnel in Los Angeles are trained in crowd control, the commandant of the Marine Corps told Congress. “All Marines…
Michael Duffey Assumes Role as New Acquisition, Sustainment Chief
June 5, 2025 | By Army Maj. Wes Shinego, DoD News Michael P. Duffey was sworn in today as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment following a swift Senate confirmation that places him in charge of the Defense Department’s vast procurement,…
Marine Corps Receives Final MQ-9A Reaper, Concluding Rapid Delivery Effort
From Naval Air Systems Command, June 5, 2925 NAS PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Marine Corps received its final MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) Gray Butte…
Marine Attack Squadron 231 completes its final Harrier flight at Cherry Point
From 2d Marine Aircraft Wing Strategic Communications MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, known as the “Ace of Spades,” marked the end of an era with its final AV-8B Harrier II flight on…
MSPF Conducts Maritime Interception Operations During ARMEUEX
Photo by Sgt. Tanner Bernat, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, May 18, 2025 ATLANTIC OCEAN — U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a vessel in rigid-hull inflatable boats while conducting maritime interception operations aboard U.S. Navy…
Leidos Acquires Kudu Dynamics, Advancing AI Capabilities For Cyber Warfighters
RESTON, Va. (May 28, 2025) – Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) announced today that it has acquired Kudu Dynamics, accelerating Leidos’ rapid scaling of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyber capabilities for defense, intelligence and homeland security customers. Leidos’ extensive current AI-enabled cyber offerings arm…
Airbus Completes Second Aerial Logistics Connector Demo
From Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, May 20, 2025 Airbus U.S. Space and Defense recently completed its second program demonstration in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector contract at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The demonstration evaluated…
GA Integrates OPTIX Software for USMC Common Intelligence Picture WTI Course
From General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. SAN DIEGO – 19 May 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has successfully integrated the advanced Optix software—developed by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-i3)—into the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Common Intelligence…
FRCE inducts first CH-53K King Stallion for maintenance
From FRCE, May 15, 2025 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) opened a new chapter in its support of naval aviation’s heavy lift mission with the induction of a CH-53K King Stallion April…
