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U.S. Marines Turn UH-1 Helicopter Into a Flying Drone Command Post

2 sources · first reported 33d ago

U.S. Marines demonstrated a new airborne drone relay tactic using UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters as flying command posts to extend the range and lethality of first-person view strike drones.

Why it matters

This new tactic enhances the Marines' ability to conduct drone operations and increases their effectiveness in combat.

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