US Marine Corps

Aug- 2026 -

3 August

Air

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt rotor Squadron-263, flies over the Al Anbar province of Iraq during a mission out of Al Asad Air Base.

V-22 Osprey: Inside Military Aviation’s Most Controversial Aircraft

Neither a helicopter nor an airplane, the V-22 Osprey was designed to bridge the gap between the two. This guide examines the aircraft's unique tiltrotor design, operational history, and continuing role in military aviation.

Jul- 2026 -

30 July

Technology

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edson M. Rangelcano, left, and Lance Cpl. Nathan-Zachary M. Decena, both field radio operators assigned to Bravo Battery, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion inspect gear during a gear inventory at the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, Calif., Jan. 7, 2018. NTC 18-03 is a simulated combat training exercise in which Marines with 2nd LAAD conducted Ground Based Air Defense in defense of Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Koby I. Saunders)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Seeks Optical AI System to Automate Armories

The US Marine Forces Special Operations Command is seeking an artificial intelligence powered image-based system to automate stockpile inventory, eliminating manual recordkeeping with no detectable radio frequency emissions.

29 July

Americas

The V-22 Osprey in the background as medics use it for rescue or evacuation

Christine Casimiro

US Marines Receive Final MV-22B Osprey, Eye Operations Through 2055

The US Marine Corps has received its 359th and final MV-22B Osprey, completing the program of record after the platform achieved initial operational capability in 2007.

28 July

Land

The Cottonmouth advanced reconnaissance vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Taps Vivace for Cottonmouth Recon Vehicle Components

Textron Systems has partnered with Vivace International Corporation to provide critical components for its Cottonmouth advanced reconnaissance vehicles.

28 July

Americas

210818-N-MZ836-1491 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2021) From front to back, a AH-1Z Viper helicopter and UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 and a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 idle on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Aug. 18, 2021. U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and Navy helicopters integrate with U.S. Navy vessels to maintain flight deck landing and take-off proficiencies and qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

Inder Singh Bisht

Bell to Power Up US Marine Corps H-1 Helicopters for Future Mission Systems

Bell has secured a $33.64-million contract to upgrade the structural and power systems of the US Marine Corps' Viper and Venom helicopters.

21 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Marine Corps Pairs ACS Bullfrog Anti-Drone System With L-MADIS

The US Marine Corps has selected the Bullfrog M240 autonomous weapon system to counter drone threats under the service’s Ground-Based Air Defense program.

14 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 19, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2nd Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Form Robotics Unit to Lead Drone Warfare Training

The US Marine Corps has established the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group to supervise training and standardization of small unmanned aerial systems and counter-drone solutions across the force.

10 July

Americas

Bayonet 250 Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle

Jodesz Gavilan

Greensea IQ Wins $3.7M US Marines Bayonet 250 Order

The US Marine Corps is adding four more Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles from Greensea IQ under a $3.7-million delivery order.

8 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

UH-1Y Venom: The Modern Utility Workhorse of the US Marine Corps

Built to replace an aging fleet and outperform it in every category, the UH-1Y Venom has become the Marine Corps' go-to workhorse for speed, range, and survivability in expeditionary operations.

1 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion