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A Marine Corps JLTV in a warehouse - On March 17, PM Motor-T hosted the opening ceremony of the new JLTV Government Systems Integration Lab (GSIL) at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. The GSIL now stands as a central hub for innovation on USMC tactical wheeled vehicles, dramatically cutting costs and integration timelines.

Motor Transport Unveils Integration Lab, Driving Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Modernization

Previously, Marine Corps program offices integrating new systems onto the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle faced significant logistical challenges. The process involved requesting a vehicle from Program Executive Officer Land Systems’ (PEO LS) Program Manager Motor Transport (PM Motor-T), costly and complex vehicle shipments, and potential roadblocks to project deadlines because of vehicle availability constraints. This system created inefficiencies and drove up costs.

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The Textron Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle 30 mm Cannon (ARV-30) prototype conducts open water testing at Camp Pendleton, CA - The Textron Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle 30 mm Cannon (ARV-30) prototype conducts open water testing at Camp Pendleton, CA. Textron and GDLS both performed testing operations of their versions of the ARV-30 at the Amphibious Vehicle Testing Branch as part of the Marine Corps ongoing prototyping effort for the ARV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Marine Corps Awards Second ARV Rapid Prototyping Contract to GDLS and Textron

The Marine Corps awarded General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems Corporation a second Rapid Prototyping phase for the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle. Both vendors will be building and delivering their respective solutions to meet the USMC requirement for an ARV Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Unmanned Aerial System (ARV-C4UAS), 30mm Autocannon (ARV-30), Logistics (ARV-LOG) Pre-Production vehicles.

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AIMMS system - Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG) receive training on the Advanced Integrated Mobile Machine Shop (AIMMS) on Camp Pendleton, CA, March 17, 2026. The AIMMS is a deployable additive, subtractive and casting manufacturing capability designed for expeditionary environments.

MARCORSYSCOM Provides New Equipment Training to 1st MLG Marines

In a future conflict against peer adversaries, logistics may determine how long U.S. forces can

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The Common Hosting Environment: The Modern Digital Integrated Arena

 In today’s battlespace, victory belongs to the side that can out-think and out-pace the adversary. The ability to process information and make decisions rapidly is the ultimate competitive edge. Recognizing that Command and Control (C2) systems are often too slow and large, Program Manager Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command and Control (MAGTF C2) is delivering a transformative solution: The Common Hosting Environment (CHE).

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The Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle wading in blue ocean water completing a swim test during a training exercise - The GDLS Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle 30 mm Cannon (ARV-30) prototype conducts open water testing at Camp Pendleton, CA. GDLS and Textron both performed testing operations of their versions of the ARV-30 at the Amphibious Vehicle Testing Branch as part of the Marine Corps ongoing prototyping effort for the ARV. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The ARV-30 Swims for the First Time

The future of Marine Corps reconnaissance vehicles hit the water in January and February 2026, as the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) prototypes successfully completed their first full swim tests. The milestone event, conducted by the Textron Systems, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), and Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles (PM LAV), marks a critical step forward in a rapid-prototyping effort to deliver a next-generation capability to the Fleet Marine Force.

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4 Marines walking through the woods with foliage with 4 rifles that are equipped with the organic counter small UAS systems. - U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Provost Marshall Office employ weapons system during a New Equipment Training (NET) exercise to demonstrate the Organic – Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (O-CsUAS) capabilities PEO Land Systems is deploying directly to the fleet during a live training event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. (US Marine Corps Photo by Addi Vander Velde)

US Marine Corps Advances Modernization with Simultaneous Training and Fielding of Organic C-sUAS.

In a direct response to evolving battlefield threats and critical personnel and infrastructures, the U.S. Marine Corps has conducted an expedited fielding and training approach for its Organic-Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (O-CsUAS) dismounted equipment across the Fleet Marine Force. This initiative represents a significant step in rapid technology adoption, moving a critical defense capability from the development pipeline directly into the hands of the warfighter.

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Two Marines walking towards the mountains in the sandy dessert of California with a MADIS system on the right. - Marine Corps Systems Command Marines practice live firing the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California, on Sept. 16, 2025. (US Marine Corps Photo by Addi Vander Velde)

Rapid Innovation, Real-World Impact: Marines Unveil First Full-Rate Production of Marine Air Defense Integrated System

In September, the Marine Corps unveiled the first full-rate production version of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), marking a major milestone in expeditionary air defense and rapid capability delivery. Following weeks of intensive New Equipment Training (NET) and a live-fire exercise at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Marines are now equipped with a significantly upgraded system designed to counter the evolving threat of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and low-altitude air attacks.

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On the Frontlines of Precision: Program Office Ground Weapons System Advances Organic Precision Fires-Light

The Marine Corps has awarded production contracts to Teledyne FLIR and Anduril Industries to equip Marines with a lethal loitering munition capability. Each system brings a distinct set of strengths to be put to the test by Marines whose feedback will shape future increments.

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A black graphic with green text titled "Whack-a-Drone" with options for Testbed, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3. Several graphics of military equipment in the background. - Defense Civilian Training Corp summer interns David Appelt and Rithwik Erabelly designed and developed a digital wargame to strengthen Marine small unit defense against unmanned aircraft systems. The image shown is a graphic of the starting page of the wargame, titled “Whack-A-Drone.” (Courtesy photo.)

PEO LS Interns Create Digital Wargame to Boost Marine C-UAS Defense

This summer, Program Executive Office Land Systems hosted two interns for eight weeks through the Defense Civilian Training Corp’s (DCTC) program. David Appelt, a rising senior at Virginia Tech, majoring in cybersecurity management analytics, and Rithwick Erabelly, a rising senior at Purdue University, majoring in aerospace engineering, made their mark at PEO LS by developing a digital wargame to help Marine Corps small unit leaders strategically deploy counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities – an increasingly significant part of modern-day warfare.

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Chris Melkonian speaks before an audience at an Amphibious Combat Vehicle manufacturing facility - Chris Melkonian, Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault speaking at Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) production facility in York, PA on August 26, 2025. The event, hosted by BAE systems, to celebrate the 300th ACV vehicle production.

Built for War: Marine Corps celebrates delivery of 300th Amphibious Combat Vehicle

This August marks a major milestone in the modernization of the United States Marine Corps: the delivery of the 300th Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), a next-generation platform designed to carry Marines from ship to shore and into the fight. The ceremony - held at the ACV production facility in York, PA - was attended by senior leaders including Maj. Gen. Jason L. Morris, director, Operations Division, Plans, Policies & Operations; Stephen Bowdren, Program Executive Officer Land Systems; and Chris Melkonian, Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault. The ceremony celebrated not just the number delivered—but a legacy of innovation, resilience, and mission assurance.

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