In a historic first, U.S. Marines conducted joint drill exercises in South Korea, firing explosive suicide drones less than 20 miles from the Demilitarized Zone.

US marines board commercial tanker in Gulf of Oman

The US Marine Corps has created a new Robotics Integration Group to translate battlefield lessons from drone usage into service-wide training, enhancing their capabilities in drone warfare.

Tender documents reveal plans for the U.S. military to establish a permanent, war-ready weapons stockpile in Victoria, Australia. The proposed facility is designed to store weapons beyond the range of Chinese missiles.

United States Marines have conducted a rapid response exercise at the US Embassy in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, to practice emergency protocols.

Reports indicate that US Marines boarded an Iranian oil tanker in a breaking incident. Further details regarding the circumstances and location of the boarding are awaited.

US Marine commanders report that their forces are stretched thin and short on time, despite efforts to prepare for punishing future fights. Marines deployed to the Middle East are training their marksmanship skills, highlighting the ongoing challenges in readiness.

The US Marine Corps is preparing for the integration of tens of thousands of new drones into its force, anticipating significant logistical and operational challenges, particularly concerning lithium battery management.

US Marines boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea suspected of attempting to violate the American blockade of Iranian ports, later releasing it after a search.

New raid by US Marines on a ship, this time on a container ship sailing in the Arabian Sea. Raid by US Marines on a containership in the Arabian...

The Marine Corps is reportedly speeding up aircraft turnarounds and moving munitions faster to adapt to dispersed, harder-to-target operations in future conflicts.

An editorial reflects on the three-decade-long wait for the return of the US Marines' Futenma base to Okinawa, highlighting the ongoing issues and local sentiments.

Spotted: 3,500 US Marines, sailors under USS Tripoli mini-carrier group now sailing in Indian Ocean: CentCom  Gulf News

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican, has called for US Marines to seize Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island, making a World War 2 reference to Iwo Jima in his remarks.

The US Marines are preparing for special operations in the Persian Gulf, including the potential seizure of Iranian islands, while the Pentagon considers a risky military action within Iran to destroy enriched uranium.

US Marines deploy as Trump weighs seizing Iran’s ‘Crown Jewel’ Kharg Island  Gulf News

US Marines are training with HIMARS launchers in Norway. US Marine Corps photo Business Insider recently traveled to northern Norway to watch US Marines fire HIMARS launchers. The Marines are…

Cyprus special forces and US Marines have completed a joint training exercise focused on counter-terrorism threats and crowd control, involving members of the US Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR).

US Marines conducted a test off Camp Pendleton, California, on June 16, 2026, launching and controlling FPV drones from a moving helicopter to scout a ship for a special operations boarding team.

US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz that attempted to break a naval blockade against Iran, as announced by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

The US Marine Corps is investing $20 million in AI-guided combat vehicles to be used in a mobile and autonomous air defense system, aiming to deploy them deep into battlefields.

The US Marine Corps is experimenting with using helicopters as 'airborne motherships' and flying command posts to deploy and control FPV drones, a strategy aimed at extending the drones' reach and allowing aircraft to operate from greater distances.

US Marines boarded and subsequently released another Iran-flagged tanker, an action that could be related to maritime security operations in the region.

CENTCOM announced that US Marines conducted a helicopter drop exercise from the USS Tripoli to maintain operational readiness against Iranian activity in the Middle East.

A group reportedly linked to Iran has leaked the home addresses of over 2,000 US Marines, sharing the identifying information on Telegram as proof of their surveillance capabilities.

The US Marines have awarded Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned a $15.5 million contract to advance a new program for unmanned cargo helicopters, designed to transport over 1,100 kg of supplies into war zones without risking human lives.

US Marines boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, suspected of attempting to violate an American blockade of Iranian ports, the US military reported.

The Integrated Air and Missile Defense Demonstration, part of the largest and most complex Balikatan bilateral war games to date, saw US Marines shooting drones and firing a missile.

US Marines reportedly boarded the crude oil tanker 'M/T Tifani', which is said to have links to Iran, in an undisclosed operation.

Photos of meals posted by Marines on the USS Abraham Lincoln have angered families, who are concerned about food shortages and low morale among soldiers in the Middle East after the US postal service suspended package deliveries due to the war with Iran.

The US Marine Corps suggests that individuals with experience in dirt biking may outperform gamers as drone pilots, based on observations from training exercises.

False images have been circulating online, erroneously claiming that Iran captured US marines on Kharg Island, highlighting a disinformation campaign.

Yemen's Houthi forces have reportedly launched an attack on Israel, marking their entry into the broader 'Iran war,' while US Marines have simultaneously arrived in the region amidst escalating tensions.

Gulf News published a retrospective detailing the history of the US Marines, highlighting their involvement in America's most challenging conflicts, including World War II and the Iraq War.

US Republican Congressman Pete Sessions stated that approximately 2,500 US Marines could secure Iran's Harg Island, crucial for oil exports, asserting that this would not constitute a classic ground invasion.

The U.S. Marine Corps is actively searching for a company to develop a new outer garment that can effectively hide personnel from thermal-imaging sensors.

The Cypriot government sough to clarify reports that American soldiers could be deployed to the island, saying any assistance would be limited to helping repatriate foreign nationals.

US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi: officials  Geo News

A U.S. Marine Corps force reconnaissance unit performed an amphibious landing on Estonia's Saaremaa island as part of BALTOPS 2026, the largest naval exercise in the Baltic Sea.

The U.S. Marine Corps is training with the Estonian Navy as part of BALTOPS, the largest naval exercise in the Baltic Sea, focusing on surveillance and maritime situational awareness.

The U.S. Marines are investigating the potential use of helicopters as 'airborne motherships' and flying command posts to deploy and control FPV (First-Person View) drones.

A report details how the JW Marriott hotel in Caracas has become a hub for diplomats, businessmen, and US marines, suggesting it serves as a nerve center for US-led efforts to influence Venezuela's political and economic landscape.

The U.S. Marines are preparing to integrate a large number of new drones into their operations, anticipating both strategic advantages and operational challenges.

The US Marine Corps is rapidly establishing new counter-drone teams after stress tests revealed significant vulnerabilities in their defenses against drone threats.

Iran-linked hackers have claimed to have leaked data belonging to over 2,000 US marines, prompting a Pentagon investigation.

US Marines temporarily seized and then released the ship M/V Blue Star III in the Arabian Sea.

The Handala hacktivist group claims to have gained access to the identities of US Marines stationed in the Persian Gulf, raising concerns about data security.

The US Marines have acquired a new advanced rifle scope that tracks, thinks, and only fires when a hit is certain, developed as a radical fix to the problem posed by Iranian drones.

Immigrant parents of new US Marines missed their children's promotion ceremony at Parris Island, fearing checks by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the base entrance.

Approximately 2,500 US Marines have arrived and are now operating in the Middle East. Iran has issued a warning, stating it will 'set them on fire,' and a macabre image with the phrase 'Welcome to the hunting ground' was posted on Iranian social media regarding US troop deployment.

An analysis explores how US Marines could potentially be deployed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and break the ongoing blockade.

A New Zealand-born US Marines veteran is facing deportation from America after living in the country for 30 years, raising questions about immigration policies.

US Marines opened fire on protesters during the storming of the US consulate in Karachi last weekend, two American officials confirmed on Monday.

US Marines reportedly opened fire on demonstrators who stormed Pakistan's Karachi consulate following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in American-Israeli strikes.