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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
Marine Corps creates first medium missile battalion
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The Marine Corps has created the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, its first medium missile battalion. The unit will be equipped with the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) to complement its artillery.
WHO: The U.S. Marine Corps
WHAT: Created the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, as its first medium missile battalion.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The battalion will use NMESIS to complement its artillery.
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