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Marines Roll Out New Mobile Air-Defense Vehicles to Counter Drone Threats

Zane Clark

December 20, 2025

Marines Roll Out New Mobile Air-Defense Vehicles to Counter Drone Threats

A new short‑range air defense system that pairs two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) into a coordinated drone hunter‑killer team has entered production for the U.S. Marine Corps as of September, the service announced. The Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) is built to counter unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as well as crewed aircraft, including helicopters, and is manufactured by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.

MADIS combines sensors and weapons across two vehicles that operate in tandem. One JLTV is configured primarily to engage helicopters and fixed‑wing aircraft, while the other is optimized for counter‑drone operations. Together, they give Marine units the ability to detect, track, and destroy aerial threats both from static positions and while on the move. The system can employ Stinger missiles and a 30mm cannon, offering flexibility in how targets are defeated.

The first full‑rate production version of MADIS debuted in September following a long period of trials that validated its performance and integration with Marine formations. It replaces the older Man‑Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) concept, which required Marines to dismount from vehicles to detect and engage aerial targets. By contrast, MADIS is designed to keep operators protected inside armored vehicles while still providing rapid engagement capability.

The production configuration incorporates several key technology upgrades identified during testing. These include improved targeting algorithms, enhanced sensor capabilities, and better mobility to match the tempo of modern operations. The architecture is designed to remain adaptable so that new sensors or effectors can be integrated as drone and air threats evolve over time.

Marines have already begun training on MADIS and conducted a live‑fire event at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California, to validate the system under realistic conditions. The first live‑fire employment of MADIS occurred during Exercise Balikatan in April 2025, where it was used alongside other U.S. and partner capabilities in a combined training environment. With full‑rate production underway, the system is now moving from test units into operational Marine formations.

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Zane Clark is an aviation writer whose love of flight began at age 11, during a birthday ride in a 1966 Piper 180C. That first scenic flight sparked a lifelong fascination with airplanes, history, and the technology shaping modern aviation. Today, Zane brings clear, informed storytelling to Altitude Post, covering everything from industry trends to the people and machines pushing aerospace forward. When he’s not writing, he’s spotting aircraft, attending airshows, or exploring the innovations that define the future of flight.

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