Latest "loitering munition" stories

An unmanned underwater vehicle is seen as personnel with Marine Corps Systems Command look at the ocean in January 2020.

Marine Corps leader eyes drone swarm launched from above, beneath waves

While Marines have yet to test a combo of USV, UUV and attack drones, such a trial is possible in the near future, according to Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl.

By Colin Demarest

3 months ago

US Marines are developing air-launched swarming munitions for helos

The Marines want long-range loitering munitions to launch from their helicopters and from the ground, as part of their Force Design 2030 modernization.

By Megan Eckstein

6 months ago

The Marine Corps ditched the 120 mm mortar, but this might replace it

A squad of Marines could dispatch this system to take out enemy troops or armored vehicles.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

The Corps wants 15 suicide drones swarming from the hands of one front-line Marine

The Corps has successfully tested a single operator controlling six drones at once.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

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