Marines train to shoot down combat drones with standard weapons

Marines train to shoot down combat drones with standard weapons

Last month, the Marine Corps introduced new service-level training to teach Marines how to counter small combat drones with weapons currently available in their arsenal. The training commenced with a three-day event at Twentynine Palms, California, where Marines from the 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions learned how to shoot down small unmanned aerial systems, or sUASs, with rifles, shotguns and grenade launchers, according to a recent release. Capt.…

Marines Integrate C-sUAS Lanes Into Training

AUGUST 13, 2026 – The Marine Corps launched its first-ever counter-small unmanned aerial systems training lanes and integration during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26, July 15, 2026. Participating units from 1st and 2nd Marine Divisions implemented C-sUAS in nearly every training event to ensure Marines can confidently deny, detect, and defeat the threat of enemy sUAS. This training would not be possible without the “Coyotes” from TTECG. Co…