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Hybrid power could keep the Little Bird helo flying

A small, yet nimble and heavily used light-attack helicopter that carries small teams of special operators into battle has a problem.

The Corps should drop manslaughter charges against MARSOC Marines, corpsman

A Florida congressman's take on MARSOC 3.

Spec ops optics: US forces seek new sights and ways to defeat fog

Having eyes on the battlefield can mean the difference between hitting the right or wrong target, or even hitting the target at all, which is why U.S. special operators are looking to upgrade a host of optics items.

Special ops force calls for ‘untethered’ tool for recon and resupply

For the past two decades, radio frequencies were open, and it was uncommon for those deployed to encounter extensive jamming or interception. That’s not the case when facing more advanced adversaries like Russia or China, as opposed to terrorist organizations.

New rounds, new small arms make special operators’ firepower wish list

The weapon will fire a round now used in Marine sniper rifles.

Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package

The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.

Guardians will be allowed to sport neck tattoos

Don't let you neck tattoo keep you from becoming a Guardian.

Lethal and survivable or irrelevant and vulnerable? Marine redesign debate rages

It's "not a custody fight. It’s a fight for the life of the child," said retired. Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper.

US special ops to get vehicle converter kits for the Arctic by early 2023

Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles.

From targeting to navigation, handheld devices are merging tech and tactics

For ground-based observers calling in fires on a target, the observer historically worked with a radio and a pair of binoculars, or a bulky laser guidance system to get the job done. But systems have become more more precise and portable over the decades.

New commando force leads Britain’s military in Arctic operations

The Future Commando Force is conducting more operations in the Arctic, shifting its focus from simply training there.

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New social media, electronics policies likely on the way for Marines

The Marine Corps is about to release a document codifying “information” as a warfighting function.

New simulation tech heading to 5 Marine bases by 2025

A first iteration of the Live Virtual Constructive Training Environment is almost ready to debut.

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How the Corps is giving Marines duty, enlistment and career choices using data

Officers may also have new non-command career paths.

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New aviation tech changes Marine Corps’ mentality for future fight

Big platforms are not the Marine Corps' future.

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Ukraine war has the Marine Corps revamping IED training

It's criminal to not train Marines on counter-IEDs before they deploy, this 2-star general said.

23 things veterans may carry for life

Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.

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New war-gaming center will plug into Marine units with a realistic experience

New tools will give access to lower echelons for their own wargaming.

Greece to extend base access deal with US military

The agreement will grant the U.S. military continued access to three bases in mainland Greece along with its naval presence on the island of Crete.

Dispersed, more lethal: What Marine infantry battalion experiments have shown so far

Infantry battalions will be more distributed than ever before, and that will be the new normal.

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Bases get ‘electric facelift’ as Marines deploy smart grids, electric vehicles

New mobile charging stations have arrived at some bases.

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Marine Raiders tackle ‘influencing’ to disrupt adversaries before the fight

Strategic reconnaissance and irregular warfare are the future.

Propaganda out of Ukraine conflict is not much different from World War I

Propaganda may be dispersed differently, but much of the messaging remains unchanged.

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These Marine-generated tech ideas are becoming prototypes for actual field use

From field-ready fuel, inflatable piers and 3D printed masks, Marine ideas are now in their hands.

Making a military move this summer? Roadblocks continue.

There's no magic formula to fix the issues with military moves, but defense officials are taking some steps to ease the pain.