U.S. Marine Reconnaissance Newsletter
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US Marines Receive MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range
01 May 2025 12:19 GMT
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has delivered an MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 extended range (ER) unmanned aircraft system to the US Marine Corps.
The delivery will enhance the US Marine Corps’ operational capability in terms of range and endurance.
It can be …
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Multinational forces set to launch KAMANDAG 9 in the Philippines
04 May 2025 12:21 GMT
… Philippine Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps,” said Maj. Gen. Arturo G … , engineering, special operations, unmanned aerial reconnaissance, marksmanship, air defense, medical readiness …
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Sending a message: PH, US forces practice countering seaborne invasion in Cagayan
04 May 2025 02:49 GMT
Philippine Army personnel showcase advanced expertise in utilizing the ATMOS 155mm self-propelled howitzer during the counter landing and live fire drill of the Balikatan Exercises on May 3, 2025 in Aparri, Cagayan. (Photo: AFP)The Armed Forces of the …
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Canada Could Make a Radical Choice: Dump the F-35 and Buy the F-47 Fighter
03 May 2025 19:54 GMT
Key Points: Canada’s urgent need to replace its aging CF-18 fighters makes waiting for the newly announced US F-47 NGAD impractical.
-The F-47’s projected operational timeline (late 2020s for USAF, later for exports) is too far out for the Royal Canadian …
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Stop Buying MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drones Army’s Top Leadership Decrees
03 May 2025 00:10 GMT
Procurement of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle for the U.S. Army may end as part of a wide-ranging force-structure overhaul, which raises questions about whether the service may look to retire the fleet sooner than expected. This comes as the drone’s manufacturer …
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368 MP Soldiers Enhance Security Operations during Tontouta Air Base Stopover
02 May 2025 23:15 GMT
… partners, and the U.S. Marines during the Croix du … area and route recon [reconnaissance]. Anywhere they can plug … mobility support operations including reconnaissance and surveillance, area … service components including the U.S. Marines, the U.S. Navy …
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YFQ-44A Test Vehicle Breaks Cover As USAF Starts Ground Testing of Collaborative Combat Aircraft
01 May 2025 23:14 GMT
The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced that the service has started the ground testing of the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A production representative test vehicles as part of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Together with the …
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Donald "Don" O'Neal Brown
01 May 2025 20:39 GMT
Donald O'Neal Brown, 89, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2025.
Don was born March 14, 1936, in Hunters, Wash., to Neal and Margaret (Guenther) Brown.
Don moved from Hunters at age 8, living in several cities in Washington state. He graduated from …
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U.S. Fires High-Power Microwave Weapon In China’s Backyard As Part Of Balikatan Drills With Philippines
01 May 2025 19:08 GMT
… Expert Exchange (SMEE) program, and U.S. Marines with the 3rd Littoral Anti … air defense counterparts from the US Marines.”
This marks the first time … for military applications, including Intelligence, Reconnaissance, and Surveillance, electronic warfare, and …
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Making Sure Wingman Drones Don’t Hit Their Crewed Companions Still A Challenge Marines Say
01 May 2025 00:58 GMT
Ensuring future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones can fly in close proximity to friendly crewed aircraft without colliding with each other remains a major challenge, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. This is just one of many basic operational …