Modern Day Marine

08/25/2026

Heard at Modern Day Marine 2026: "You give [Marines] a tool, you give them a mission and leave them alone to get at it, they will generate results far in excess of what was originally anticipated." — Lt. Gen. Jay Matos at the Next-Gen Combined Arms: Integrating Information Effects into Modern Operations session

From the tactical edge to the cyber and space domains, Marines continue to adapt, innovate, and deliver results.

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08/24/2026

Overcoming the "heavy-lift bottleneck" in unmanned aerial systems has long been a challenge, as traditional multirotor drones typically struggle to carry payloads heavier than themselves. DARPA’s recent Lift Challenge just proved how close we are to changing that equation.

The competition highlighted massive leaps in flight-control technology, battery efficiency, and aerodynamic design that could transform logistics, agriculture, and defense supply lines.

Read the full breakdown from our media partner, Military Times from the link in the comments.

In its recent Lift Challenge, DARPA came close to finding a drone that could lift four times its own weight.

08/22/2026

U.S. Marine Corps news: Marines in South Korea tested FPV attack drones near the DMZ, extending small-unit strike range up to 20 kilometers.

The small quadcopters give infantry fireteams precise, real-time kinetic strike capabilities.

Explore the full story via our media partner, Task & Purpose; link in the comments.

Marines in South Korea recently demonstrated new one-way attack drones in a live-fire test close to the DMZ.

08/21/2026

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, maneuver through a smoke gr***de during a company attack as a part of Adversary Force Exercise 4-26 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. AFX serves as an opportunity for units to receive training and certification across multiple warfighting functions in realistic force-on-force scenarios.

08/20/2026

American Rheinmetall Group has debuted the MMSP-H, its latest autonomous ground vehicle developed alongside the U.S. Marine Corps. The upgraded platform features enhanced payload capacity, modular architecture, and new amphibious capabilities for expeditionary logistics.

Discover more from the link in the comments.

American Rheinmetall and Rheinmetall Canada have demonstrated the latest Mission Master Silent Partner-Hotel autonomous ground vehicle following several years of development work and technical feedback with the U.S. Marine Corps.

08/19/2026

United States Air Force C-17s operating out of Florida have begun airlifting emergency supplies, search-and-rescue teams, and communications kits to Colombia following a major 7.4-magnitude earthquake.

Learn more from our media partner, Task & Purpose, via the link in the comments.

Air Force cargo planes ferrying supplies arrived over the weekend as the death toll in Colombia passed 280.

08/18/2026

Modern Day Marine isn't just another trade show—it’s the premier military exposition dedicated directly to Marine Corps capability requirements, modernization, and force design.

If your company offers cutting-edge defense technologies, tactical equipment, autonomous systems, or logistical solutions, here is why your team needs an exhibit space:
⬥ Direct Access to Leadership: Engage face-to-face with USMC leadership, program managers, acquisition officials, and active-duty Marines who test and evaluate gear.
⬥ Targeted ROI: Connect directly with prime contractors, defense innovators, and procurement officers looking for combat-ready solutions.
⬥ High-Visibility Platform: Showcase your innovations live on an exhibit floor that draws thousands of military, government, and industry leaders to Washington, D.C.

Space fills up fast, and prime floor locations are claimed early. Secure your booth today to ensure your solutions are part of the conversation shaping the future of the Marine Corps.

Ready to showcase your capabilities? Follow the link in the comments.

08/17/2026

The U.S. Marine Corps is getting a vehicle-mounted microwave weapon designed to neutralize entire drone swarms with electromagnetic pulses.

The HAVOC system features automated targeting and 3x the power of earlier prototypes.

Get the details via our media partner, Marine Corps Times; link in the comments.

The Marine Corps inked an $11 million contract for a vehicle-mounted weapon that can take down dozens of drones in a single zap.

08/15/2026

The U.S. Navy confirmed that one upcoming Block V Virginia-class submarine will be built as a unique seabed warfare platform.

Instead of extra missile tubes, it’s being customized to deploy underwater drones and perform deep-ocean espionage and infrastructure security.

Explore the full article from TWZ in the comments.

One Block V Virginia class submarine will be unlike any other, capable of highly specialized intelligence and sabotage missions on the seafloor.

08/14/2026

Squad Aiming Laser is an ultra-compact, all-digital, multi-function laser system. It provides both visible and near-infrared (NIR) aiming pointers and illumination, allowing Marines to locate, identify, and engage targets in the most contentious environments and harshest conditions.