Business
The Marines Have ‘Too Many Hornets’
The commandant wants to retire beaten-up F/A-18s more quickly as F-35s join the Corps.
Threats
Three Things the US Military Needs to Fight in Europe
One year into rotational deployments on the continent, here’s what the Army and Marines say they need.
Defense Systems
Working toward a more mobile military
The services are looking to bring logistics tracking and wireless learning capabilities to mobile devices for troops.
Policy
After the Marines United Scandal, ‘All Options’ Are on the Table
The Corps is considering integrating female recruits into West Coast training camps to help address subconscious biases, the assistant commandant said.
Science & Tech
Marines: 'The First One Through the Door Should Be a Lethal Robot'
The future of amphibious warfare looks like a constellation of bots large and small. The main challenge now is getting them to talk to each other.
Business
Charted: Here’s How the Cost of the F-35 is Changing
The per-plane cost for the Navy and Marine Corps variants both rose before falling.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Tester: F-35 Program Rushing Tests, Delays Still Likely
The JSF's latest report card finds 276 deficiencies in combat performance.
Business
Disjointed: Pentagon Isn’t Coordinating Efforts to Fix Readiness
Each service has its own plan, except for the Marines, who don’t really have a plan, says the GAO.
Science & Tech
For F-35's First Deployment, Marines Plan 'School of Hard Knocks'
Real-world missions will help the Corps chart its future with the plane, says the leader of the Marines’ Combat Development Command.
Business
F-35 Production Set to Quadruple As Massive Factory Retools
After years of delays, the Joint Strike Fighter program is finally ready to hit the afterburner.
Science & Tech
The US Marines Won’t Be Using Google’s Robot Dogs Because They Fail a Pretty Basic Test
A spokesperson called the LS3 "a loud robot that’s going to give away their position."
Threats
Navy, Marines To Open All Jobs to Women
Months before the deadline, Secretary Mabus says he won’t ask for exemptions to keep any billets all-male.
Business
Neller Tapped as Marine Corps Commandant
Lt. Gen. Robert Neller now awaits Senate confirmation as the latest addition to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s national security team at the Pentagon.
Threats
The F-35 Won't Be Going To War Against ISIS Just Yet
The U.S. Marine Corps will declare its vertical-flight Joint Strike Fighter ready for war in July, but a top general says it’s unlikely the jets will head to Iraq any time soon.
Business
Marine Commandant, Air Force Cargo Pilot Tapped to Lead Pentagon
A former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and the head of Transportation Command will be Obama’s picks to lead the military during a time of swelling threats, widened missions, and budget uncertainty.
Science & Tech
Marines Testing Piggyback Hunter Drones
A marriage of one unmanned rover and one flying drone is the “next level” in battlefield autonomy.
Science & Tech
The Marines Are Building Robotic War Balls
The future of amphibious assault looks kind of like an explosive inner tube. It’s really a drone.
Science & Tech
V-22 Osprey Could Get Some Serious Firepower
The Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey has relied on its agility to defend itself, but forward-firing rockets could give the tiltrotor more lethal firepower. By Marcus Weisgerber
Ideas
How Many Flying Hours Does It Take To Kill a Terrorist?
Why is the Marine Corps so afraid of my simple idea? By Todd Harrison
Ideas