U.S. Marines
Coverage of U.S. Marines in the Nexus archive.
- US Marines in Okinawa receive first MADIS, NMESIS platforms
U.S. Marines in Okinawa received the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) and Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), enhancing their capabilities in sea denial and low-altitude air defense. The 3rd Marine Division's 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment first deployed these systems during the Balikatan 26 exercise in the Batanes Islands and Zambales.
- Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy
The U.S. Marines demonstrated HIMARS mobile missile launchers at Camp Fuji in Japan as part of Pacific deterrence strategy against potential Chinese aggression toward Taiwan. The exercise showcased 'shoot-and-scoot' tactics where the truck-mounted systems fire and quickly relocate, addressing vulnerabilities exposed by recent conflicts. This shift reflects the U.S. military's emphasis on smaller, mobile units over traditional aircraft carrier-based operations.
- U.S. Marines board and seize Iranian-flagged cargo ship
U.S. Marines seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Arabian Sea after it failed to comply with repeated warnings, as shown in a military-released video. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the region.
- Iran live updates: Marines from USS Tripoli seized Iranian vessel, CENTCOM says
U.S. Marines from the USS Tripoli seized an Iranian vessel, as reported by CENTCOM. President Donald Trump announced 'major combat operations' against Iran on Feb. 28, involving joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.