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===Marine Corps modernization===
{{main|Force Design 2030}}
[[File:NMESIS launcher.jpg|thumb|A [[Naval Strike Missile]] launcher on the [[Joint Light Tactical Vehicle]]]]
The Marine Corps modernization is being executed under the aegis of [[Force Design 2030]], which is intended to return the service to its naval and amphibious roots serving as a "stand-in" force within contested areas of the maritime littorals.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://breakingdefense.com/2022/06/analyzing-the-biggest-changes-in-the-marine-corps-force-design-2030-update/ | title=Analyzing the biggest changes in the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 update | date=14 June 2022 }}</ref> As part of this effort, the Marine Corps has begun establishing naval-focused Marine Littoral Regiments, consisting of a Littoral Combat Team, Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, and a Combat Logistics Battalion. The Littoral Combat Team is organized around an infantry battalion with an anti-ship missile battery, focused on conducting sea denial operations in support of the Navy.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/2708146/marine-littoral-regiment-mlr/ | title=Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR) }}</ref>

The Marine Corps is in the process of acquiring the [[Amphibious Combat Vehicle]], which is slated to replace the aging [[Assault Amphibious Vehicle]]. The Amphibious Combat Vehicle is intended to support the Marines during amphibious assaults and once they have reached shore. The Marine Corps has also adopted the [[Naval Strike Missile]] which is fielded from a modified [[Joint Light Tactical Vehicle]] as part of the Marines' artillery battalions. The concept is that small mobile units of Marines would move around different islands and shorelines with these weapons to fire on adversary ships.<ref name="auto18">{{cite web | url=https://news.usni.org/2022/12/22/top-stories-2022-u-s-marine-corps-acquisition | title=Top Stories 2022: U.S. Marine Corps Acquisition | date=22 December 2022 }}</ref>

Marine Corps aviation is also in the process of acquiring the [[CH-53K King Stallion]] helicopter for heavy lift, replacing the current [[CH-53E Super Stallion]] in the role. The Marine Corps is also looking to replace its [[UH-1Y Venom]] helicopters through the [[Future Vertical Lift]] program and is in the process of acquiring a significant number of [[unmanned aerial vehicles]], such as the [[MQ-9 Reaper]].<ref name="auto18"/>