Modern Day Marine

06/01/2026

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, walk under the 'We Make Marines Sign' on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Following a culminating 15k hike to the parade deck, recruits are given their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and officially become United States Marines.



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05/30/2026

Accelerating capability delivery, improving interoperability, and integrating AI are crucial for the future of the Marine Corps. Assured Information Security recapped their key takeaways and discussions around joint force modernization at Modern Day Marine 2026.

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The event brought together leaders from across the defense, government and technology communities to discuss the future of the Marine Corps and broader joint force modernization efforts. Throughout the conference, I connected with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Force...

05/29/2026

HII and MetalCraft Marine US have delivered two ROMULUS-25 autonomous USV prototypes to the U.S. Marine Corps. These 27-ft AI-powered interceptors feature a 1,000-nm range and 1,000-lb payload capacity to extend naval reach in contested waters.

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HII, in partnership with MetalCraft Marine, has delivered and sea tested two ROMULUS-25 unmanned surface vessels (USV) to the U.S. Marine Corps.

05/28/2026

Heard at Modern Day Marine 2026: "This is a human-centric enterprise. We are not manning equipment; we are equipping Sailors and Marines to go out and do the nation's business." - Lt. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron, Deputy Commandant, Plans, Policies and Operations, at the 3.0 Marine Expeditionary Unit American Sovereignty Afloat – Driving Maintenance and Inventory panel

05/27/2026

The Marine Corps is taking a major step toward autonomous aviation. Pacific-based Marines will soon begin testing pilot-optional helicopter technology, a move designed to increase flexibility in demanding environments.

“We will fight with prototypes and rapidly learn and refine our requirements. ALC’s mission is clear and critical — to provide autonomous airborne logistics to sustain the stand-in force. ALC is a key component to all-domain logistics, which enables [the Department of Defense], ensuring our distributed units remain supplied, lethal and combat-ready.” Lt. Col. Ben Link, head of vertical takeoff and landing concepts for the Marines’ Cunningham Group, an aviation-focused innovation unit, at Modern Day Marine 2026

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The service is “aggressively pursuing” an operational demo in 2027 for the Aerial Logistics Connector.

05/26/2026

The U.S. Marine Corps is overhauling its iconic recon training pipeline to better prepare Marines for modern warfare. The legacy basic course is being replaced by two new programs focused on stronger infantry fundamentals, drone evasion, and advanced sensors.

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The Marine Corps’ renowned reconnaissance training is being revamped to better prepare reconnaissance Marines and infantry scouts for the tech-driven, multi-domain fight on land and at sea. The 12-week Basic Reconnaissance Course will be replaced by two courses – Ground Reconnaissance course and...

05/25/2026

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” — Harry S. Truman



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05/23/2026

Modern Day Marine is more than just equipment. Who was the most interesting person you met on the floor this year?

05/22/2026

At this year's , Marine Corps Commandant General Eric Smith recently highlighted a clear trend: global combatant commanders are asking for more Amphibious Ready Groups (ARGs) and Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs).

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The four-star officers who lead U.S. military commands have all requested the support of amphibious ready groups and Marine Expeditionary Units.

05/21/2026

NASCAR technology is heading to the front lines. Roush Industries unveiled a 6x6 "mothership" vehicle at Modern Day Marine, designed to launch and support uncrewed systems in the field.

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A NASCAR team just rolled a six-wheeled military platform onto the Modern Day Marine show floor — and it already has a Lockheed Martin missile test on its resume. Richard Childress Racing Enterprises, LLC, known across motorsport as the organization