Marine Corps poised to begin low-rate production of MADIS Inc 1 air defense system

By Nick Wilson / May 16, 2023 at 2:35 PM
The Marine Corps has completed operational analysis and is preparing for a milestone C decision for a prototype ground-based air defense capability intended to protect forward-deployed forces from missiles, aircraft and unmanned systems. The Marine Air Defense Integrated Systems (MADIS) Increment One -- a research and development initiative that mounts a short-range air defense system on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle -- is expected to enter low-rate initial production in the near future, according to program office spokeswoman Barb Hamby...

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