US military uses laser to down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border
The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas’ Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the U.S.-Mexico border.
By Mike Stone, Reuters
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Marines train to shoot down combat drones with standard weapons
New service-level training teaches Marines to counter drone threats with rifles, shotguns and grenade launchers.
US soldiers, Marines test explosive drones in South Korea
Troops in Korea practiced turning drones into weapons with live ordnance last week as the Army incorporates unmanned capabilities into all formations.
By Eve Sampson
Marine Corps to get ‘production-ready’ microwave drone swarm killer
The Marine Corps inked an $11 million contract for a vehicle-mounted weapon that can take down dozens of drones in a single zap.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marine regiment tests longer-range drone capability
The Marine Corps this month tested a new way to give regiments long-range reconnaissance and strike capabilities.
By Eve Sampson
US Marine Corps turns to AI-powered Bullfrog as drone threats expand
Allen Control Systems announced Monday that the Marine Corps has chosen the Bullfrog autonomous weapon system to integrate into its airborne defenses.
By Eve Sampson