Attack drone team for Marine Corps

The UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS has established an Attack Drone Team (MCADT) in response to the rapid proliferation of armed first-person view drone technology and tactics.

The creation of MCADT comes in response to the rapid proliferation of armed first-person view drone technology and tactics observed in modern conflicts, particularly in Eastern Europe. As emerging threats continue to evolve, the Marine Corps is prioritizing the integration of FPV drone capabilities to enhance lethality and operational effectiveness across the Fleet Marine Force.

MCADT will be based at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia to foster close collaboration with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. The team’s mission is to integrate lessons from modern combat; represent the Marine Corps in inter-Service, national, and international competitions; and, through iterative training and competition, provide input to the development of cutting-edge FPV drone capabilities to enhance warfighting effectiveness.

Further details can be found at MARINES.MIL.