Several UGV and UAS development initiatives drew the spotlight at the 2010 edition of the Marine West military exposition, co-sponsored by Camp Pendleton, the Marine Corps League, and Marine Corps Systems Command.

Nearly 4,500 men and women stationed at Camp Pendleton will be part of an upcoming troop surge in Afghanistan. On Thursday, the Marines preparing for their deployment to the region met face-to-face with defense contractors who are developing equipment the troops may be using.

The 2010 edition of Marine West, one of the most comprehensive military expositions.

New, future Marine Corps equipment on display.

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