U.S. Marines Fire Attack Drones Live in South Korea for First Time
The Marines hit six targets with FPV drones in a rare public drill aimed at strengthening combined readiness with South Korean forces.
- On August 5, 2026, U.S. Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment executed live-fire drills using first-person view attack drones at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Pocheon, South Korea, marking the first public demonstration on the Korean Peninsula.
- These demonstrations reflect the Marine Corps' effort to incorporate lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, where FPV drones became prominent battlefield weapons. Training is part of the annual Korea Marine Exchange Program designed to enhance combined readiness.
- Marines utilized the Neros Archer drone, featuring a 25-kilometer range and 130 kph top speed. Units executed six successful strikes against makeshift barracks 900 meters away, demonstrating precision far exceeding traditional squad-level infantry weapons.
- "It's all about combined readiness," said Peter Ankeny, Deputy Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea. He noted the training allows Marines to conduct precision strikes from positions of relative safety in potential contingency scenarios.
- Implementing this capability required extensive coordination with the U.S. Army and South Korean authorities to establish safety and regulatory frameworks. The Marine Corps plans to expand joint FPV training across the region as part of broader integration strategy.
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U.S. Marines fire attack drones live in South Korea for first time
U.S. Marines have blown things up with attack drones in South Korea for the first time ever, marking a milestone the Marine Corps says brings the service one step closer to using these systems for real if a fight breaks out on the Korean Peninsula. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, completed the […]
US Marines hold first FPV attack drone live-fire drill in Korea
POCHEON, Gyeonggi Province — A voice over the radio quietly called out, “Splash.” About three seconds later, an explosion echoed across Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex as a first-person view (FPV) attack drone slammed into a target about 2.5 kilometers from the observation post. The U.S. Marine Corps on Wednesday publicly conducted its first live-fire exercise with FPV attack drones on the Korean Peninsula, using the Neros Archer as part of the Kore…
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