Breaking Defense
MODERN DAY MARINE 2024 — The US Marine Corps is planning to field a trio of mobile, ground-based air defense systems over the next year, including a modified Iron Dome launcher — and at least two will be bound for the Indo-Pacific region.
Over the past several years USMC leaders have been focusing on littoral operations and creating a smaller, more nimble force. Part of that work has centered around investing in a host of defensive weapons to protect Marines and bases from incoming aerial threats like rockets, drones and cruise missiles.
