The US Marines have a new tactic to tackle drones — just shoot them down
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Militaries training infantry to down drones with small arms underscores how cheap UAVs are forcing low-tech, distributed defenses alongside jammers. Critical facilities and event operators should be planning layered counter-UAS playbooks that don’t rely on a single high-end system.
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