US Marine

Jul- 2026 -

29 July

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

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.

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.

Jun- 2026 -

4 June

Americas

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) refuel an AV-8B Harrier II Plus aircraft during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Laguna Army Airfield in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Oct. 7, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Christine Casimiro

US Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II Ground Attack Jet Retires After 40+ Years

The US Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II ground attack jet has concluded its final flight at Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina, marking its retirement after over 40 years of service.

May- 2026 -

10 May

Sea

Bea Castañeda

Inside the San Antonio-Class Amphibious Transport Dock

This guide breaks down the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, a floating launchpad that moves US Marines, aircraft, and landing craft from sea to shore.

5 May

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Near Earth Targets Marine Logistics With Self-Flying Cargo Helicopter Concept

A Pittsburgh-based firm is looking to help the US Marine Corps tackle logistics challenges in high-risk environments with a self-flying cargo aircraft concept aimed at safer resupply missions.

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

ROGUE-Fires Platform Unlocks New Autonomous Capabilities in Overland AI Demo

Overland AI is giving the US Marine Corps’ ROGUE-Fires a significant boost for expeditionary operations.

30 April

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Marine Corps Moves Toward Plug-and-Play Electronic Warfare With Pacific Defense

The US Marine Corps is working with California-based firm Pacific Defense to evaluate how next-gen electronic warfare solutions could be built and integrated for ground vehicle use.

29 April

Americas

Christine Casimiro

USMC Awards SteelRock $9.5M Deal for NightFighter Anti-Drone Systems

The US Marine Corps has awarded UK-based firm SteelRock Technologies Ltd. an approximately $9.5-million contract for NightFighter Mini Systems and spares.

7 April

Air