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Overland AI Tests Autonomous Combat Vehicles With US Forces in Morocco 

Overland AI has deployed two autonomous ground vehicles during African Lion 2026 military exercise alongside US forces in Morocco.

From Hydra to Precision: How the APKWS Works

This guide explains how APKWS turns standard 70mm rockets into precision air-to-ground weapons, delivering low-cost, laser-guided strikes with pinpoint accuracy.

US Marines Receive First Tamir Interceptors for Iron Dome-Based MRIC System 

Israel and Rafael have delivered the first batch of Tamir interceptors for the US Marine Corps’ Medium-Range Intercept Capability program.

ROGUE-Fires Platform Unlocks New Autonomous Capabilities in Overland AI Demo

Overland AI is giving the US Marine Corps’ ROGUE-Fires a significant boost for expeditionary operations.

US Marine Corps Moves Toward Plug-and-Play Electronic Warfare With Pacific Defense

The US Marine Corps is working with California-based firm Pacific Defense to evaluate how next-gen electronic warfare solutions could be built and integrated for ground vehicle use.

Lockheed Wins $1B HIMARS Production Deal for US, Five Allied Nations

Lockheed Martin has secured a $1.13-billion contract to produce M142 HIMARS for the US and five allied countries.

USMC Awards SteelRock $9.5M Deal for NightFighter Anti-Drone Systems

The US Marine Corps has awarded UK-based firm SteelRock Technologies Ltd. an approximately $9.5-million contract for NightFighter Mini Systems and spares.

USMC Awards Sikorsky $15.5M Deal for R66 Turbinetruck Cargo Helicopter 

The US Marine Corps has selected the autonomous R66 Turbinetruck cargo helicopter for its Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics Increment 2 program, awarding Sikorsky a $15.5-million contract.

Armor, Firepower, and Legacy: The Story of the M1 Abrams Tank

Learn how the M1 Abrams tank's composite armor and depleted uranium layers provide exceptional protection against modern anti-armor threats in this easy-to-read guide.

US Marine Corps Expands Stalker Drone Fleet With Redwire Deal

Redwire Corporation has received contracts valued at more than $20 million to deliver its proprietary Stalker Block 30 small unmanned aerial systems to the US Marine Corps.

JLTV: Inside America’s Next-Generation Tactical Vehicle

Navigate our Joint Light Tactical Vehicle guide examining how this platform balances survivability, off-road performance, and versatility across diverse combat and support missions.

Fincantieri Secures $30M Deal for First Four US Navy Medium Landing Ships

The US Navy has awarded the US subsidiary of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri a $30-million contract to formally kick off the first phase of the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program.

Inside Look at the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW)

Discover our Next Generation Squad Weapon guide exploring breakthrough ammunition, advanced optics, and how it reshapes squad-level combat effectiveness in modern warfare.

USMC Awards General Dynamics $450M for ARV Pre-Production

The US Marine Corps has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $450-million contract for the pre-production development phase of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program.

US CH-53E Chopper Completes Mid-Air Refuel While Lifting Two Vehicles

The US has pushed the CH-53E through a demanding sortie, completing mid-air refuel while two military vehicles hang right underneath it.

Textron Lands $450M USMC Deal for Cottonmouth ARV Pre-Production

Textron Systems has won a pre-production development agreement for the US Marine Corps’ (USMC) Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV).

US Marine Corps Approves Optical Device on Pistol Qualification

The US Marine Corps has greenlit the use of optical sights during the Combat Pistol Program qualification, marking the first time the accessory is permitted for the certification.

US Deploying More Marines to Middle East: Reports

The United States is deploying additional Marines to the Middle East, US media reported, possibly signaling a coming ground operation three weeks into the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.

Inside the M1151 Humvee: The Armored Evolution of a Battlefield Icon

Discover how the Humvee’s enhanced protection, off-road performance, and mission adaptability have kept this iconic tactical vehicle relevant for decades of conflict.

Bell Wraps First SPINE Upgrades for US Marines H-1 Helicopters

Bell Textron has completed the initial US Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopter adoption of the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects upgrades.

The F-35 Lightning II: A Guide on the Fifth-Generation Multirole Fighter

Stealth, sensors, and software converge in the F-35 Lightning II. This guide unpacks how the fighter connects pilots, platforms, and domains into a single combat system.

US Marines Procure Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar for Rapid Shoot-and-Scoot Firepower

The US Marine Corps has contracted Global Military Products to deliver its Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system.

US Marines Not Adopting Army’s M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon

The US Marine Corps has confirmed it will not field the Sig Sauer M7 assault rifle, steering away from a potential adoption in partnership with the US Army.

US Navy in Search of Medium Landing Ship Program’s Construction Lead

The US Navy has issued a request for proposals for a Vessel Construction Manager to oversee construction of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with a contract award expected in mid-2026.