Marines Acquire Tempest Counter-Drone Vehicles
2 sources · first reported Yesterday
The US Marine Corps is purchasing a new mobile counter-drone system, called Tempest, to counter battlefield drones. The system includes a radar and will be fielded under a $19.06 million contract for ten V2X Tempest vehicles.
Why it matters
The Tempest counter-drone system is significant as it provides the Marine Corps with a highly mobile capability to detect and counter unmanned aerial systems on the battlefield, enhancing their operational security and effectiveness.
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