Event Brief
Marine colonel calls for USV use in future deployments
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
Summary: A Marine colonel who led the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s recent combat deployment to the Middle East said he wants uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for future deployments. He advocates sending USVs forward to reconnoiter highly contested beach landing areas, noting Marines lag in operationalizing USVs.
WHO: Marine Colonel who led the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
WHAT: Calls for the Marines to deploy their own uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) on future deployments for forward reconnaissance of contested beach landing areas.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He said Marines are lagging in operationalizing USVs and wants USVs to reconnoiter potential highly contested beach landing areas.
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