Marines test ‘cruise control’ swim feature on amphibious vehicle prototype

The vehicles vying to replace the Marine Corps’ aging light armored vehicle fleet swam for the first time earlier this year.

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Marine lance corporal develops $10 solution to $5,600 antenna problem

The junior Marine's innovation has so far saved an estimated $600,000 and eliminated years of supply delays. Motivation intensifies.

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MilTech

The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 years

Amid waves of Iranian drone attacks, the U.S. Defense Department is pushing to finally field high-energy laser weapons in the next 36 months.

US Navy taps Gecko Robotics to help remedy maintenance headaches

Gecko deploys AI and robotics on 18 ships assigned to the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet

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Marines approve red dot optics for pistol qualification — under one condition

The Marine Corps is embracing pistol-mounted optics, but only if your unit picks up the tab.

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US Marine Corps pursues thermal cloaks to hide troops from heat sensors

The U.S. Marine Corps is looking for camouflage cloaks that shield wearers from prying eyes and infrared cameras.

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Ukraine’s top drone units to bring frontline lessons to Washington this month

Some of Ukraine’s best-known drone military commanders and experts will be visiting Washington later this month to brief policymakers and defense leaders.

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These are Ukraine’s $1,000 interceptor drones the Pentagon wants to buy

Ukraine spent years perfecting cheap drone killers. After burning through billions in missiles in three days, the U.S. and its allies are asking for help.

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Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico

The agreement comes after the deployment of lasers led the FAA to suddenly close airspace in Texas twice in the last month.

3 weeks ago

US to send anti-drone system to Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say

The system that is being sent, known as Merops, flies drones against drones. It is small enough to fit in the back of a midsize pickup truck.

3 weeks ago

US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv’s drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice

Ukraine announced earlier this year that it would begin exporting low-cost interceptor drones specifically designed to hunt and destroy Iranian Shaheds.

3 weeks ago

US launches Precision Strike Missiles in Iran war in first combat use

Video shows the Precision Strike Missile being launched in open desert terrain from M142 HIMARS as part of Operation Epic Fury.

3 weeks ago

US confirms first combat use of LUCAS one-way attack drone in Iran strikes

The Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System, or LUCAS drone, is a one-way attack drone reverse-engineered after the Iranian Shahed-136.

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Stick to your guns: Why the Marine Corps is opting for the M27 over the Army’s M7

The M27 IAR is chambered for 5.56mm NATO legacy cartridge, while the M7 rifle is chambered for the larger and more modern 6.8mm round.

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US military uses laser to take down CBP drone, lawmakers say

The case of mistaken identity prompted the FAA to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso.

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US Navy on the hunt for strike drones that can launch from any warship

The Navy is looking for armed drones that can be launched from austere locations or from surface warships other than aircraft carriers.

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