US Marines Buy Anti-Drone Vehicles
3 sources · first reported 3d ago
The US Marine Corps has purchased 10 anti-drone vehicles for $19 million to counter Russian-made attack drones. The vehicles have been combat-tested and proven effective in Ukraine. Vertex Modernization and Sustainment, the manufacturer, has received a Pentagon contract for the purchase.
Why it matters
The acquisition of anti-drone vehicles is significant for the US Marine Corps as it enhances their capability to counter unmanned aerial threats, particularly in contested environments. This technology is crucial for modern warfare and asymmetric threats.
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