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Marines utilize ARV - Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marines engage with the GDLS variant of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) during a PM Light Armored Vehicle Marine Touch Point (MTP) at Detroit Arsenal, Mich. MTP’s are designed to place systems directly in the hands of experienced LAR Marines to capture feedback, which will influence program development outcomes.

Recon Marines Provide Critical Feedback for ARV Development

It is crucial that the capabilities our warfighters receive to fight and survive meet the current threat environment. Their input in the development of such systems can help lead to a capability that meets their needs when they need it. With that in mind, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles (PM LAV)

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US Marines launched a drone from a moving helicopter to scout a ship for a special operations boarding team

7/20/2026 - https://www.businessinsider.com/marines-launched-drones-from-a-helicopter-scouting-ships-in-training-2026-7

USS Essex at the Center of Additive Manufacturing Trials During RIMPAC 26

7/17/2026 - https://news.usni.org/2026/07/14/uss-essex-at-the-center-of-additive-manufacturing-trials-during-rimpac-26

U.S. Marines train on new recon boat near Taiwan

7/15/2026 - https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-train-on-new-recon-boat-near-taiwan/

U.S. Marines Demonstrate JLTV-Mounted TOW Missile Capability for Distributed Warfare in the Indo-Pacific

7/13/2026 - https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/u-s-marines-demonstrate-jltv-mounted-tow-missile-capability-for-distributed-warfare-in-the-indo-pacific

U.S. Marines Demonstrate Dual MEF Strategy in Western Pacific Drills

7/10/2026 - https://news.usni.org/2026/07/07/u-s-marines-demonstrate-dual-mef-strategy-in-western-pacific-drills