02 April 2025

As drones continue to become essential factors in warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps is rising to the challenge by forming The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT)—a FPV-training squad that will study, develop, and deploy high-tech systems to enhance the service's combat readiness.

In a statement, the Marines shared: “The team’s mission is to integrate lessons from modern combat; represent the Marine Corps in inter-service, national, and international competitions; and, through iterative training and competition, provide input to the development of cutting-edge FPV drone capabilities to enhance warfighting effectiveness."

The MCADT—which will be based at the Weapons Training Battalion-Quantico in Virginia—comes at a mission-critical time.

Real-world, battlefield examples of the effectiveness of FPV drones as attack and reconnaissance "warriors" have been constant during the Russia-Ukraine war

“Today’s battlefield is changing rapidly, and we must adapt just as quickly,” said MCADT officer-in-charge Maj. Alejandro Tavizon. “The MCADT will ensure our warfighters remain at the forefront of precision drone employment, providing a critical advantage in future conflicts.”

The MCADT isn't taking its sweet time to ramp up operations. A training competition has already been scheduled for June, where the MCADT will launch simulated tactical missions against elite fighting teams, such as the 75th Ranger Regiment. 

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