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The U.S. Marines bought an $11 million microwave weapon to counter fiber-optic drones; new HAVOC system follows a $5.5 million predecessor as the Corps tackles radio-silent threats

The Marine Corps is acquiring a new microwave weapon system. This system, called HAVOC, will counter cheap and untraceable drones. It fires a cone of energy to scramble drone electronics simultaneously. This new technology complements existing air defense systems for layered protection. The acquisition aims to invert the cost ratio…

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US armed forces conducts first $2,000 attack drone live-fire test near North Korean border

US Marines have conducted their first live-fire FPV attack-drone exercise on the Korean Peninsula, with six Archer drones striking mock barracks at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex in Pocheon. The range is about 15 miles from the North Korean border. The drill tested the drones alongside new operating and safety procedures,…

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The US Marines have a new tactic to tackle drones — just shoot them down

US Marines have begun training on a new drone countermeasures tactic – using traditional small arms to take out UAVs rather than relying on GPS or electromagnetic jamming

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US Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter jet crashed in California

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter pilot ejected safely before the jet crashed. The aircraft went down Friday near the Miramar air base in San Diego. Aerial video showed smoke rising from the wreckage in a dirt field. The pilot sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken for treatment. This…

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Contractor curbs on repair data causing Marines ‘significant’ issues

The Marine Corps is facing “significant” challenges keeping some of its most important weapons in working order, because Marines too often must rely on contractors for equipment upkeep, the service’s second-ranking general recently wrote to a Senate panel. Gen. Bradford Gering, the Marine Corps assistant commandant, described for the Armed…

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US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documents

The US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender documents show and officials confirmed to AFP. Documents published by the US Navy this month show plans for $30 million allocated to build warehouses and offices in southeastern Victoria state…

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Deep Cuts to Civilian Support Staff for Families of Deployed Marines Raise Concerns

Those who helped families cope with child care, financial instability and mental health are being replaced with uniformed service members.

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"I remember us saying, ‘Well, if the band doesn’t make it, we’ll join the Marines.’" The story of the song that gave thrash metal its name

Metallica, Exodus and Slayer might've been defining thrash on the West coast, but it was in New York the genre finally got its name

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Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

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This Autonomous ATV Has Twin Missile Launchers And a Rad Name

The Ripsaw M1 UGV is an autonomous, missile-rocking ATV that's also amphibious and fully electric.

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The U.S. is ready to seize Iran-linked ships with boarding parties, report says, while Marines practice maritime raids

“During training evolutions like these, embarked Marines hone their skills for missions such as maritime interception operations.”

Fortune

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Lindsey Graham 'A Psychotic Neocon' After Iwo Jima Comparison on Iran

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sharply criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham over his support for potential U.S. military action against Iran, calling him a "psychotic neocon" and accusing him of being "willing to send US Marines in to be slaughtered."

Latin Times

It's looking like Trump's war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran

President Donald Trump is sending thousands of Marines to the Middle East amid reports he is considering deploying ground troops to reopen the strait.

Fortune

Gulf War Marine Who Served Seven Years for America Faces ICE Deportation to a Country That No Longer Claims Him

Paul Canton served honourably in the US Marines for seven years. A legal technicality and a recruiter's broken promise now leave him stateless and facing ICE deportation.

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The Independent UK

Military report says 'one in a million' live fire malfunction rained shrapnel on California highway

A military investigation has found that a “one in a million” malfunction during a live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton last October led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5

International Business Times UK

Is the US Preparing a Ground Invasion of Iran? 2,500-Marine Rapid Response Unit Sent to the Middle East

The US has deployed 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. Learn about the strategic implications and what this means for the region.

The Times of India

Why the US is sending assault ship USS Tripoli, thousands of marines to the Middle East and what it means for Iran vs Israel war

The US is significantly expanding its military presence in the Middle East, deploying thousands of Marines and the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli amid escalating tensions with Iran. This move aims to deter further Iranian aggression, protect vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and provide the US with…

International Business Times

Pentagon Sends 2,200 Marines, Tripoli Amphibious Group Toward Middle East

The Pentagon has ordered a Marine expeditionary unit with about 2,200 Marines and three Navy amphibious warships from Japan toward the Middle East.

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Vietnam War ghost rises over Trump as he sends thousands of US Marines to Middle East for Hormuz Strait battle

US military to deploy more forces to the region, as Iran continues to disrupt shipping and send oil prices soaring

The Guardian - UK

Jason Fox and his brother Mathieu: ‘We still connect like we did, only without the fighting or falling out of trees’

The SAS: Who Dares Wins star and his younger sibling on their childhood fights, their dad’s stories and the stress of returning to normal life after military service

The Times of India

UK considers targeting Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in new escalation against Moscow

Britain is exploring military options to seize Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers, potentially opening a new front against Moscow as its oil revenues decline. This comes after the US seized a similar vessel. While international law allows for challenging stateless ships, escalatory risks have so far prevented action, despite Royal Marines…

Metal Hammer

"I remember us saying, ‘Well, if the band doesn’t make it, we’ll join the Marines.’" The story of the song that gave thrash metal its name

Metallica, Exodus and Slayer might've been defining thrash on the West coast, but it was in New York the genre finally got its name

Fortune

Shield AI’s new CEO says the $5.6B defense tech startup is at an inflection point

After eight months spent tweaking its surveillance drone in Ukraine, demand for Shield AI’s V-BAT is ramping up in Europe and Asia.

The Guardian - UK

Driver who hit Liverpool parade said to have had history of explosive violence

Paul Doyle had previous serious convictions and was described as a ‘live wire’ by a Royal Marines colleague

The Independent UK

Teaching assistant banned after he told pupils he was a former military sniper and killed people

Scott Trigg-Turner was working at Bassaleg School in Newport when he made the false claims to students and colleagues

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