
Marine Corps’ GCE 2040 Plan Points to an AI-Heavy Future for Ground Combat
A new Marine Corps planning concept called Ground Combat Element 2040 offers an early look at how the service wants to integrate advanced technology, including autonomous systems, into future ground formations.
- The Marine Corps publicly previewed its evolving Ground Combat Element 2040 concept.
- The plan builds on Force Design 2030 and emphasizes lethality, survivability, and adaptability.


