Marine Corps Archives

Marines pursuing AI for sensor autonomy on multi-mission tactical drones

The service has an airborne network extension operational concept.

May 3, 2024 By Jon Harper

Marine Corps in nascent phases of CCA drone development

“I think we really still need to explore what the future concept of CCA means for the Marine Corps as a whole,” said Col. Nathan Marvel.

May 2, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Members of the Army’s Multi-Domain Task Force conduct operations. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Velez)

Army alters approach for electromagnetic spectrum planning tool

The Army will be shifting its EWMPT program to the Tactical Assault Kit framework and beginning a pilot effort in concert with the Marine Corps.

Apr 30, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use an FIM-92 Stinger and a Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System to defend against unmanned aerial systems threats during a strait transit exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 12, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms)

New Marine Corps ‘fusion center’ to focus on counter-drone tech

The office was recently set up at Quantico to help move capabilities from the science-and-technology enterprise through the acquisition pipeline to fielding.

Apr 30, 2024 By Jon Harper

U.S. Marines assigned to Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures Company, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, review network configurations in the current operations tent at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 1, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cutler Brice)

No nominee to fill top Marine Corps information post after former pick assigned to different job

Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage was nominated and confirmed to be the next deputy commandant for information, but he's been assigned to a different position.

Apr 22, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

3D illustration of Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Getty Images)

Navy ramping up Neptune cloud efforts

The Neptune Cloud Management Office was formally established in 2023 and has two components: one for the Navy and another for the Marine Corps.

Apr 19, 2024 By Jon Harper

Marine Corps deploys cyber personnel to Pacific for enduring defense mission

The cyber rotational force concept brings experts from Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command to the Indo-Pacific region to assist in hardening networks and critical infrastructure.

Apr 12, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Aerial view of the Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

Counter-drone systems included in DOD’s initial Replicator selections

Several officials familiar with the Pentagon’s Replicator 1.1 selections who spoke to DefenseScoop in recent conversations on the condition of anonymity, shared new information about what can…

Apr 9, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Navy to test Epirus high-power microwave’s ability to zap maritime drones

The sea service is gearing up Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Coastal Trident.

Apr 4, 2024 By Jon Harper

The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and the Threat Systems Management Office operate a swarm of 40 drones to test the rotational units capabilities during the battle of Razish, National Training Center on May 8th, 2019. (U.S. Army Photo by Pv2 James Newsome)

Army, Marine Corps ping industry for more counter-drone tech

The Army and Marine Corps recently released an RFI and RFP, respectively, for technologies that can defeat unmanned aerial systems.

Mar 1, 2024 By Jon Harper