Chesty makes his rounds on the show floor at Modern Day Marine on June 27, 2023. (Ashley Roque / Breaking Defense)
MODERN DAY MARINE 2023 — The annual Modern Day Marine expo is wrapping up, and Chesty is heading home for a much-deserved nap.
There was news from industry and senior Marine officials alike at the show, so if you haven’t already, catch up with Breaking Defense’s team coverage here.
In the meantime, enjoy a few snapshots from the show floor, courtesy of Breaking Defense’s Ashley Roque and Justin Katz.
BAE Systems displays its 30mm cannon variant Amphibious Combat Vehicle at Modern Day Marine. (Justin Katz/Breaking Defense)
At Modern Day Marine 2023, GDLS displays its Small Multi-Purpose Equipment Transport (SMET). (Ashley Roque / Breaking Defense)
Israeli firm IAI showcases an unmanned infantry combat support vehicle at Modern Day Marine 2023. (Ashley Roque / Breaking Defense)
Gen. Eric Smith, the incoming acting commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks at Modern Day Marine 2023. (Justin Katz / Breaking Defense)
Polaris showed off its next-gen MRZR Alpha light vehicle at Modern Day Marine 2023. (Ashley Roque / Breaking Defense)
Ammunition manufacturer NAMMO displays .50 caliber polymer-cases for ammo, below a .50-cal machine gun at Modern Day Marine 2023. (Ashley Roque / Breaking Defense)
GM Defense displays its Infantry Squad Vehicle 4 with Black Sage’s Sawtooth Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) at Modern Day Marine 2023. (Ashley Roque / Justin Katz)
A member of Rheinmetall Defence’s robotics family sits on display at Modern Day Marine 2023. (Lee Ferran / Breaking Defense)