Hegseth champions special operations as the force for today’s threatsThere has been a 200% increase in SOF missions over the past three years, the defense secretary said. By Todd South3 days ago
Top Marine calls for affordable, lethal and autonomous systemsThe service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas.By Todd South8 days ago
MARSOC is fusing traditionally rugged Marines with tech-curious onesMarine Corps special operations leaders want Marines who not only adapt to new technologies but are also eager to embrace them.By Riley Ceder9 days ago
Marines want to add counter-drone weapon to amphibious vehicleThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine has propelled counter-UAS weaponry onto a priority list of add-ons for the vehicle, officials said.By Hope Hodge Seck10 days ago
Marines killed in vehicle crash during border deployment identifiedLance Cpls. Albert Aguilera and Marcelino Gamino died in a vehicle crash while supporting border operations. A third Marine remains in critical condition.By Beth Sullivan3 weeks ago
Top Marine’s deployment plans face familiar wrinkle: Inert Navy shipsAmphibious ships have fallen below a readiness rate of 50% due to maintenance and procurement backlogs.By Todd South4 weeks ago