Marines Archives

Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) stand watch in the ship’s Combat Information Center during an operation in the Red Sea to defeat a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, Oct. 19, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau)

Proliferation of sensors will make operating close to the enemy more challenging for US naval forces

Counter-C5ISRT, terminal defense and contested logistics capabilities are key areas of focus for the Navy and Marines.

Jan 31, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct reconnaissance and surveillance as part of Steel Knight 24 at San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 9, 2024. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that takes place in multiple locations across the Southwest that allows I Marine Expeditionary Force to train as a full Marine Air-Ground Task Force and better integrate with joint and naval forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle Chan)

Marines aiming to lessen the cybersecurity burden for forces in the fight

The newly minted deputy commandant for information wants commanders in the field to not have to worry about cyber threats, allowing them to focus on the fight.

Jan 30, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

Army Futures Command’s Software Factory operations taking place on March 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (U.S. Army Photo by Mr. Luke J. Allen)

Marines to embed at Army Software Factory

The move is part of the Corps’ plan to improve Marines' coding skills and develop a more “AI aware workforce."

Jun 10, 2022 By Jon Harper

Close view of a MQ-9 Reaper (Getty Images)

Marines to establish new drone squadron in Hawaii to counter China

The Marine Corps plans to deploy more unmanned aerial vehicles to the Asia-Pacific to keep an eye on Chinese forces.

May 26, 2022 By Brandi Vincent