
The Marine Corps is aiming to buy three batteries worth of its new Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC), after completing a critical assessment next year, with plans to begin fielding in 2026. Don Kelley, program manager for ground-based air defense, said Wednesday the Marine Corps is working toward conducting the Quick Reaction Assessment in September 2024 for the MRIC prototype, which incorporates components of Israel’s Iron Dome system. “MRIC, what an amazing program this is,” Kelley said during remarks at…