WASHINGTON — Couldn’t personally attend the annual gathering of Marines and defense industry reps hawking their latest wares at Modern Day Marine 2026? Don’t worry, Breaking Defense has your back.
The conference, set in the sprawling Washington Convention Center, featured prime contractors wheeling in full-sized armored vehicles or models of aerial drones to smaller firms presenting bespoke systems. Check out a few sights from the show floor below.
Heavy vehicle producer Oshkosh rolled in its MTRV 4×4 for Modern Day Marine 2026. (Breaking Defense)
A Modern Day Marine attendees tests his skills at a virtual firing range. (Breaking Defense)
Anduril took the opportunity at Modern Day Marine to display a model of its Omen drone, what it calls a “runway independent” Group 3 system. (Breaking Defense)
At General Atomics’ booth at Modern Day Marine 2026 is a Long Range Maneuvering Projectile, what the company calls a “next-generation” artillery round. (Breaking Defense)
At Boeing’s booth at Modern Day Marine 2026, a medium-sized quadcopter drone appears to take a piggyback ride on a fixed wing unmanned system. (Breaking Defense)
Israel Aerospace Industries displayed a range of unmanned aerial systems at Modern Day Marine 2026. (Breaking Defense)
AM General’s Unmanned Ground Vehicle was seen at Modern Day Marine kitted out with heavy weaponry. (Breaking Defense)
Small arms-maker Heckler and Koch display a range of rifles for Marines at MDM 2026. (Breaking Defense)
Wargamers test their logistical and battle management skills at Modern Day Marine 2026. (Breaking Defense)Various defense contractors showcased military equipment and technology at Modern Day Marine 2026 in Washington. Notable displays included Oshkosh's MTRV 4×4, Anduril's Omen drone, and General Atomics' Long Range Maneuvering Projectile. The event highlighted advancements in unmanned systems and artillery rounds.
- Modern Day Marine 2026 showcased various military equipment and technology.
- Oshkosh displayed its MTRV 4×4 vehicle.
- Anduril presented its Omen drone, a runway-independent system.
- General Atomics exhibited a next-generation artillery round.
- Israel Aerospace Industries showcased unmanned aerial systems.