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Mr. Stephen Bowdren, PEO Land Systems, engages with Industry partners during the PM AAA Industry Day in Ladysmith, VA on March 12, 2025. PM AAA Industry Day was designed to accomplish three key goals: first, to offer industry partners a clear roadmap of where and when they can engage, tied to fiscal year planning; second, to support decision-making within the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process for resourcing; and third, to help leadership evaluate and manage risks associated with delaying or shifting capabilities. - Mr. Stephen Bowdren, PEO Land Systems, engages with Industry partners during the PM AAA Industry Day in Ladysmith, VA on March 12, 2025. PM AAA Industry Day was designed to accomplish three key goals: first, to offer industry partners a clear roadmap of where and when they can engage, tied to fiscal year planning; second, to support decision-making within the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process for resourcing; and third, to help leadership evaluate and manage risks associated with delaying or shifting capabilities.

Forging the Future: How Industry Partnerships Are Shaping Amphibious Combat Vehicles

Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) hosted its first Industry Day at Program Executive Office Land Systems, unveiling its Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Modernization Strategy to defense industry partners on March 12, 2025. The PM AAA office hosted the event to strengthen collaboration and accelerate innovation. According to Col.

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Scott Neal: A Champion on and off the Field - Scott Neal: A Champion on and off the Field

Scott Neal: A Champion on and off the Field

Scott Neal’s journey from record-setting quarterback at West Virginia Tech to his current role as Lead Systems Engineer for Program Manager Ground Based Air Defense in the PEO Land Systems is a praise-worthy example of dedication and excellence. In a career spanning high-impact athletic achievements, distinguished leadership in challenging

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Holiday Heroes: In Service of Mission and Cheer

Since the earliest days of our nation’s history, the United States Marine Corps has been home to countless heroes—men and women who have risked their lives in service to our country and our constitution. From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, legendary Marines like Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. Daly, and Cpl. Joseph Vittori have forged enduring legacies of valor and selflessness that continue to inspire generations of Americans.

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Marines use virtual reality to train on the ACV Driver Training System (DTS). - Marines use virtual reality to train on the ACV Driver Training System (DTS).

Dominating the Virtual Littorals: The Future of ACV Ship-to-Shore Training

The steady growl of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle’s engine fills the cockpit as a young Marine grips the control tightly with his right hand. His eyes scan the glowing digital displays—speed, engine status, terrain data—while the armored windows frame an endless stretch of sunlit sand. Behind him, the troop compartment is quiet, its seats ready for

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MADIS System being delivered to 3d LAAB in Hawaii. - MADIS System being delivered to 3d LAAB in Hawaii.

PEO Land Systems fields advanced air defense system to 3d LAAB

In a significant milestone, the Marine Corps' Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) was successfully fielded to the 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion (3d LAAB) in Hawaii.Designed to counter drones and other unmanned aerial systems (UAS), MADIS reflects the Marine Corps' dedication to equipping Marines with capabilities critical for maintaining

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Josh Henderson, a technician, with the Naval Information Warfare Center, works at his computer during Island Marauder as part of Bold Quest '24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2024. Bold Quest '24 is a joint staff sponsored, multinational venue designed to enhance and develop interoperability. - Josh Henderson, a technician, with the Naval Information Warfare Center, works at his computer during Island Marauder as part of Bold Quest '24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2024. Bold Quest '24 is a joint staff sponsored, multinational venue designed to enhance and develop interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Weston Q. Lindstrom)

Force Design in Action: TDOL and the Fight for Information Superiority

With the release of the 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS), the Pentagon directed the Joint Forces to shift their strategic focus from counterinsurgency operations in the Middle East to great power competition in the Indo-Pacific, with China identified as our nation’s pacing threat.This document—central to our nation’s defense strategy—imagines a

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Marines with the 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion train with the MRIC - Marines with the 1st Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion train with the Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) during a Quick Reaction Assessment at White Sands Missile Range September 11, 2024. Over the course of multiple weeks, Marines were able to conduct initial training on the system, culminating in a live fire evolution in which the Marines demonstrated the ability to execute the full kill chain against highly relevant target sets.

MRIC Completes Quick Reaction Assessment

The modern battlefield continues to change at a rapid pace, and the Marine Corps continues to invest and develop modern capabilities to counter emerging threats on the battlefield. Ground Based Air Defenses, including Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS), counter-Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing (FW/RW) and Cruise Missile Defense, are some of

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MRIC Finalizes Preparations for Major Test Event - The Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) participates digital integration testing at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, June 20, 2024. With the support of Marines from 1st Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, this two-week event was an end-to-end system test ensuring different components of MRIC work together seamlessly to complete the kill chain. (Courtesy photo by Katie Huffstickler)

MRIC Finalizes Preparations for Major Test Event

Last month, the Marine Corps’ Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) program office completed digital integration testing, marking a significant milestone in the system’s development. With the support of Marines from 1st Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, this two-week event was an end-to-end system test ensuring different components of MRIC work together seamlessly to complete the kill chain.

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