Modern Day Marine is a three-day international defense exhibition focused on equipment, systems, services, and technologies tailored to the operational needs of the U.S. Marine Corps. It serves as a direct engagement platform between industry suppliers and Marine Corps leadership. 

Event Content:

• Large-scale exhibition floor with hundreds of defense companies
• Live technology demonstrations and system showcases
• Conferences, panels, and professional seminars
• Strategic briefings delivered by senior U.S. Marine Corps leaders
• Networking and B2B engagement opportunities with procurement authorities

Participating Companies – Industry Sectors

Companies attending Modern Day Marine typically operate in the following sectors:

• Armored vehicles and ground combat systems
• Unmanned systems (UAV, UGV, C-UAS)
• Command, control, communications, and battlefield management
• Radar, sensor, and electro-optical systems
• Training, simulation, and logistics solutions
• Defense software, AI, and cybersecurity technologies

Importance for the Defense Industry

Modern Day Marine holds strategic importance for the defense sector because:

• It enables direct interaction with U.S. Marine Corps commanders and acquisition officials
• It provides a platform to introduce next-generation combat and defense technologies
• It supports capability development aligned with Marine Corps modernization and Force Design concepts
• It strengthens cooperation between domestic and international defense suppliers
• It plays a key role in shaping future procurement and operational requirements

Previous Edition (2025) Highlights

Number of Participating Companies:

Approximately 400 defense companies participated in the 2025 edition.

Key Highlights of the Previous Event:

• High-level briefings on Marine Corps Force Design and future operational concepts
• Strong emphasis on autonomous systems, advanced command-and-control, and expeditionary warfare technologies
• Integrated wargaming, technology demonstrations, and operational scenario discussions
• Increased focus on multi-domain operations and rapid deployment capabilities