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The U.S. Marines have begun production of the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), a vehicle-based drone hunter-killer system that uses two light tactical vehicles equipped with Stinger missiles and a 30mm cannon to target unmanned and manned aircraft, replacing older MANPADs and enhancing aerial threat defense capabilities.
The Marine Corps dismissed the commander, executive officer, and senior enlisted leader of a Hawaii-based Osprey squadron due to a loss of trust in their ability to maintain safety and readiness standards, with Lt. Col. John Campbell now leading the unit.
California lawmakers are demanding answers after a Marine live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton accidentally caused shrapnel to rain down on Interstate 5, striking CHP vehicles. The incident, part of a celebration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, raised safety and coordination concerns, with officials questioning the decision to fire over a busy highway and calling for investigations. The event also sparked political tensions between California leaders and the federal government.
Marines are investigating a live-fire blast that occurred over California's I-5 freeway during a rehearsal for a demonstration attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, involving artillery rounds launched over the highway.
During a Marine Corps live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, shrapnel from an artillery shell struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Interstate 5, prompting an investigation and raising safety concerns, with officials emphasizing safety protocols and the need for better communication.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the Posse Comitatus Act by deploying National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles for crowd control and law enforcement activities, which the judge said was an overreach and illegal use of military force in civilian law enforcement.
The Pentagon ordered the withdrawal of 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles by President Trump during protests over immigration enforcement, following local leaders' objections and legal challenges from California Governor Gavin Newsom. The move comes after the partial withdrawal of National Guard troops, with officials emphasizing the military's role in maintaining order, while local authorities and officials criticize the deployment as unnecessary and disruptive.
The 700 active-duty Marines deployed to Los Angeles last month, ordered by the Trump administration, will be withdrawn as the Pentagon reports a return to stability in the city following protests and federal immigration raids.
The Trump administration is deploying 200 Marines to Florida to assist ICE with immigration enforcement, as part of a broader effort involving active-duty troops to support deportations, with the specific duties to be determined by ICE.
U.S. Marines briefly detained a man in Los Angeles while protecting a federal building amid protests, marking a rare instance of military involvement in domestic law enforcement, though the man was quickly released and the incident drew attention to the deployment of federal troops on U.S. soil.
Approximately 200 US Marines have entered Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel amid ongoing protests over immigration raids, joining around 2,000 National Guard troops. The deployment has sparked political controversy, with California officials opposing the move, citing sovereignty concerns, while the military emphasizes their role in protection, not law enforcement. The situation remains tense with ongoing demonstrations and arrests.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to commit to obeying court rulings regarding the deployment of Marines to Los Angeles, emphasizing that local judges should not influence foreign or national security policy amid tensions over Trump's order of troops in response to protests.
President Trump could potentially expand the powers of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles by invoking the Insurrection Act, which would allow them to take more aggressive actions in managing protests, beyond the current legal limitations.
A June 2025 survey shows that 34% of US adults approve, 47% disapprove, and 19% are unsure about deploying Marines to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests.
The Trump administration has mobilized 700 Marines from Twentynine Palms to Los Angeles amid protests and clashes related to immigration enforcement, despite legal challenges from California and concerns over the deployment's legality. The move is part of broader efforts to protect federal property and personnel, with tensions high in the city.