“The path to a 30% total mishap reduction requires consistent, incremental improvement in the adherence of our standards. Starting in FY26, we will target a 50% reduction in the total number of procedural noncompliance mishaps year-over-year to achieve a 45 total mishap reduction by 2028.” Source: Quoted from the Marine Corps 2026 Aviation Plan published on February 10, confirming a future centered on fleet shifts, broad modernization, and safety touch-ups. At the center of the plan, like it or not, is aggressive integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
