Lejeune Marines run first live munition drop from fielded droneThe July 3 live-fire exercise included the drop, followed by mortar fire and a Javelin missile strike in a simulated company-level assault.By Todd South9 hours ago
Marines and sailors combat drone threats by digging trenchesIn a recent exercise, U.S. Marines and sailors worked with Latvian Army troops to clear woods and build a warren of trenches designed for drone warfare.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Marine Corps to establish attack drone competitionThe first competition will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico in November.By Todd South6 weeks ago
Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone accessThe Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.By Hope Hodge Seck2 months ago
Marines want to add counter-drone weapon to amphibious vehicleThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine has propelled counter-UAS weaponry onto a priority list of add-ons for the vehicle, officials said.By Hope Hodge Seck2 months ago
Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide preventionDefense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 months ago