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Jan- 2026 -

28 January

Air

US Marine Corps Develops First NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone

The 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the US Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant 3D-printed drone.

22 January

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

JCB Wins $205M US Contract for 437HT Military Loaders

JCB has secured a $205-million contract with the US Marine Corps to supply 535 militarized versions of its 437HT wheeled loader.

15 January

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Marines Select Anduril’s Bolt-M Loitering Munitions for OPF-L Program

The US Marine Corps has tapped Anduril to supply drones for the next phase of the Organic Precision Fires–Light (OPF-L) program, which provides infantry squads with their own portable precision strike weapon.

15 January

Americas

The L3Harris large T7 robotic systems will provide US Navy and US Marines with enhanced dexterity and performance to safely execute explosive ordnance disposal missions.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Navy, Marine Corps Order L3Harris T7 Robots for Explosive Disposal

L3Harris will provide 34 large T7 robotic systems to the US Navy and US Marine Corps for explosive ordnance disposal operations.

9 January

Air

251204-N-EG735-1437 ATLANTIC OCEAN – (Dec. 4, 2025) Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), re-fuel a CH-53K King Stallion, assigned to U.S. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, during flight operations, Dec. 4, 2025. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting Basic phase certifications. Photo was edited for operational security. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chase McDaniel)

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace to Continue King Stallion Engine Supply Under $1.4B US Marines Deal

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4-billion contract to supply additional T408 turboshaft engines for the US Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter.

9 January

Americas

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stage for debarkation in the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during rehearsals for the 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Corps 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration is one of many events taking place across the country to showcase the Navy–Marine Corps team’s ability to project power from the sea and defend the Nation. For 250 years, Marines have been America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness — capable, credible, and committed to winning the Nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Rojoef Manuel

Horstman to Supply Suspensions for US Marines’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has partnered with Horstman Group to deliver modern suspension solutions for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle program.

9 January

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

The US Marine Corps is Finally Getting Its Own Loyal Wingman Drone

XQ-58 Valkyrie is an unmanned aerial system developed by Kratos, equipped with modular payload bays, conventional takeoff and landing capability, and flexible runway operations.

9 January

Americas

U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 19, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2nd Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines to Acquire Thousands of Reconfigurable FPV Drones in 2026

The US Marine Corps plans to purchase up to 10,000 reconfigurable, cost-effective, small drones within a year, with a focus on first-person view capabilities.

2 January

Air

Rojoef Manuel

New US Marines Training Pipeline to Expand FPV Attack Drone Force

The US Marine Corps has launched a new training framework to rapidly expand the number of warfighters qualified to operate small unmanned aerial systems.

Dec- 2025 -

28 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Advance 370-Km Range Helo-Launched Munition for Indo-Pacific Theater

The US Marine Corps has conducted low-altitude live-fire testing of L3Harris Technologies’ Red Wolf launched-effect vehicle over the Atlantic Test Range.

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