From II MEF Communication Strategy & Operations, June 1, 2026 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marines and Sailors of the 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) began returning home in waves June 1, 2026, after completing a nearly 10‑month…
Insitu Integrator VTOL Proves Long-Range Multi-INT Capability at Balikatan 2026
From Insitu BINGEN, WASH, June 2, 2026: Insitu, a Boeing company, successfully demonstrated its Integrator VTOL Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) during Exercise Balikatan 2026, showcasing long-endurance, extended-range, multi-INT and AI-enabled battle management integration capabilities at density altitudes including above 12,000 feet and in heat…
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Assumes the Watch as Littoral Combat Force-24
From II MEF Communication Strategy & Operations, May 29, 2026 PUERTO RICO — The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit has officially assumed the mission as the premier tactical force-in-readiness within the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility. Operating under the designation…
ANELLO Photonics Miniaturizes Navigation Systems for Unmanned Systems
ARLINGTON, Va. — A Silicon Valley-based technology company is finding success in developing and producing small, silicon chip-based navigation systems ideal for unmanned systems operating in GPS-denied environments across land, air and sea. ANELLO Photonics, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, develops advanced…
HII, MetalCraft Marine Deliver Autonomous USV Prototypes for U.S. Marine Corps
From HII MCLEAN, Va., May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII), in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two unmanned surface vessels (USV) awarded in a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contract for smaller form factor autonomous boat…
U.S. Marine Corps Strengthens Arctic Readiness with Campaign – Alaska
From Communications Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps, May 9, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Marine Corps has launched “Campaign – Alaska,” a strategic initiative to enhance its operational capabilities in the Arctic. This campaign combines two key efforts: the…
Bell to Provide Bell 505 Airframe for U.S. Marine Corps’ MARV-EL Program
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced it was selected by Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) as a partner on the prototyping of an autonomous Bell 505 for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL)…
Commandant Gives an Update on Marines Future
By Vicky Uhland, Seapower Correspondent Marines don’t win wars; they win battles, said General Eric Smith, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, during the Tuesday afternoon session “250 Years Strong — Building the Marine Corps of Tomorrow.” “If you’re looking for a chain-mail fist, you’re looking at the U.S. Army,”…
Bundle Buy a Welcome Investment, AWIBC Says
The Amphibious Warfare Industrial Base Coalition (AWIBC) is a trade coalition of suppliers of systems, components, parts, and services toward the construction and sustainment of the U.S. Navy’s amphibious warfare ships. Recently, Paul Roden, chair of the AWIBC, responded to questions below from Senior Editor Richard R….
Secretary of War Announces Marine General, Navy Flag Officer Nominations
From the Department of War, April 15, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald J. Trump has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Roger B. Turner Jr. for reappointment to the grade of lieutenant general,…
