Evidence ledger
What is confirmed
- The US Marine Corps received the final MV‑22B Osprey, the 359th aircraft, on 2026-07-29.[1]
What remains disputed or unverified
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The Marine Corps received its final MV‑22B Osprey on Tuesday, 29 July 2026. The 359th unit marked the conclusion of the service’s Osprey inventory. This delivery was described as the aircraft’s “last chapter” in the Marines, bringing the fleet to its planned five‑decade lifespan.[1]
Delivery details
The 359th MV‑22B was delivered on a Tuesday afternoon, finalizing the procurement plan that had seen the U.S. Marine Corps receive 359 Ospreys over the course of its service life. The aircraft was officially handed over at the new location for the final service member, concluding a multi‑year program.[1]
End of an era
The final Osprey delivery signals the closure of a major logistics platform that had been a defining asset of Marine aviation for five decades. As the Marines transition to newer rotary‑wing assets, the Osprey’s operational history is noted as both innovative and long‑serving.[1]
Future plans
No additional details were provided regarding follow‑on actions or decommissioning schedules for the program. The Marine Corps has not yet released a formal statement outlining how the existing fleet will be phased out or repurposed.[1]
Version and update history
- Version 1 · — Initial source-grounded generation
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