The Marine Corps is beginning low-rate initial production of a mobile air defense capability following a milestone C decision, advancing the service's efforts to mature a growing portfolio of ground-based air defense systems. Speaking Tuesday at the Modern Day Marine conference, Program Executive Officer for Land Systems Stephen Bowdren said the Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems (MADIS) Increment One -- a Middle Tier Acquisition Rapid Prototyping effort that pairs a short-range air defense capability with a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle...
