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  "path": "/2026/04/with-unmanned-systems-in-the-forefront-marine-corps-evolves-how-it-operates/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-30T15:29:34.000Z",
  "site": "https://breakingdefense.com",
  "tags": [
    "Air Warfare",
    "Land Warfare",
    "Air Force",
    "Army",
    "collaborative combat aircraft",
    "Drones",
    "ISR",
    "Kratos",
    "Marine Corps",
    "Modern Day Marine 2026",
    "Navy",
    "Northrop Grumman",
    "XQ-58A Valkyrie"
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  "textContent": "Marines could begin operational testing with drone wingmen in 2029, and in the future could conduct their own intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in lieu of contractors, officials said during the Modern Day Marine conference in Washington.",
  "title": "With unmanned systems in the forefront, Marine Corps evolves how it operates"
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