WASHINGTON — The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing the value of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in providing long-range precision fires while shifting positions to avoid counter-battery fire, a senior Marine Corps general said, showing its advantages…
GA-ASI to Supply 8 MQ-9A Extended-Range UAS for Marine Corps
SAN DIEGO — General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. was awarded a contract for eight MQ-9A Extended Range unmanned aircraft systems as part of the Agile Reaper Enterprise Solution (ARES) contract from May 27, 2022, the company said in a July…
US Marine Corps Successfully Tests Iron Dome-Based Air Defense Prototype
HAIFA, Israel — The U.S. Marine Corps conducted a successful live-fire test of Israel-based Rafael’s Iron Dome ground launcher and Tamir interceptor missile integrated with the USMC Medium-Range Intercept Capability prototype, Rafael said July 18. The test included the Marine…
Sikorsky Delivers Third Production CH-53K To U.S. Marine Corps
STRATFORD, Conn. — Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered the third low-rate initial production CH-53K King Stallion helicopter ahead of contract schedule to the U.S. Marine Corps, the company said July 14. This aircraft, built in Sikorsky’s digital factory, is…
Marine I-CsUAS Works to Defend Against Drones
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — The battle to keep Marines and their critical assets safe is constantly evolving. As technology advances, so does the need to field more cutting-edge equipment to counter threats, such as those posed by small…
Marine Corps successfully tests Medium Range Intercept Capability Prototype
White Sands Missile Range, N.M. — The Marine Corps’ Medium-Range Intercept Capability prototype successfully hit several simultaneously-launched cruise missile representative targets during the live-fire test at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on June 30., Program Executive Officer…
Berger: Marine Corps Reinforcements to NATO Good Example of Stand-In Force Concept
ARLINGTON, Va. — The rapid deployment of Marine Corps forces exercising in Norway to a real-world situation in eastern Europe to shore up NATO presence was a good example of a stand-in force operating inside a weapons engagement zone, the…
Marine Corps Mourns the Passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Marine Corps mourns the passing of Hershel “Woody” Williams, the Corps said in a June 29 release. Woody exemplified the warfighting spirit of all Marines — a combat-proven leader whose lifelong dedication to all service members…
Marine Corps Publishes Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 8 – Information
PENTAGON, Virginia — Gen. David Berger, 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, signed “Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication (MCDP) 8, Information,” publishing the Corps’ newest doctrine, June 29, the Marine Corps said in a release. The release of MCDP 8, Information…
Pacific Amphibious Leaders Collaborate on Regional Cooperation
TOKYO — Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and General Yoshida Yoshihide, chief of staff, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, cohosted the eighth iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Tokyo June 13-16, U.S. Marine…
