U.S. Marine Requirements Newsletter
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Multi-purpose UGV requirement under development for US Marine Corps
01 May 2025 20:16 GMT
American Rheinmetall Vehicles displayed its first prototype of the Mission Master UGV upgraded for swimming in the surf zone. (Janes/Meredith Roaten)
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is looking for an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that can conduct more than …
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US Marines Get First Microwave Weapon Prototype to Destroy Drone Swarms
30 Apr 2025 15:40 GMT
The US Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren has received its first high-power microwave (HPM) system prototype purpose-built to counter drone swarms.
Made by Epirus and derived from the Leonidas Expeditionary system, the short-range and compact …
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The Autonomous Artillery Revolution: Reshaping Modern Firepower
04 May 2025 12:13 GMT
The battlefield is undergoing a quiet revolution, particularly in how firepower is delivered. Missiles, rockets, and artillery – the traditional long arms of land warfare – are increasingly shedding their human crews. This shift towards autonomous fire …
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10 Of The Strangest Ships In The World
03 May 2025 20:22 GMT
Ships conjure the romance of sailing the seven seas. Since time immemorial, people have put to sea in some of the most graceful machines humanity has ever built. From Greek triremes cutting through the water with oars and sails to Polynesian outriggers …
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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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Canada’s Tough F-35 Fighter Decision Won’t Be Easy to Unmake
03 May 2025 13:52 GMT
Key Points and Summary: Canada is actively re-examining its US $19 billion F-35 fighter purchase due to strained relations with the Trump administration, raising questions about dependency and sovereignty.
-The F-35 offers advanced stealth and networking …
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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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Marine Corps Championships at Quantico
02 May 2025 17:51 GMT
… Inter-Corps Cup match, where U.S. Marines and British Royal Marines competed … technologies to meet changing combat requirements.
Looking ahead, the Marine Corps …
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Hearing focuses on U.S. military drone and counter-drone needs
02 May 2025 13:19 GMT
U.S. Rep Robert J. Wittman Working for Virginia's 1st District | Facebook WebsiteU.S. Rep Robert J. Wittman Working for Virginia's 1st District | Facebook Website
Today in Washington, Congressman Rob Wittman, representing Virginia's 1st …
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Bell, Boeing celebrate U.S. Air Force CV-22 Program of Record
02 May 2025 11:13 GMT
Bell, Boeing celebrate U.S. Air Force CV-22 Program of Record
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and Boeing celebrate the upcoming completion of the CV-22 Program of Record for the U.S. Air Force. Bell and Boeing commemorated the V-22 Osprey …