Beginning next year, the Marine Corps intends to form competitive attack drone teams at each base to enhance essential skills in the evolving landscape of warfare. Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson highlighted that these competitions can simulate the pressures of combat, fostering rapid iteration and development of drone technologies, particularly first-person-view systems. With the growing importance of drone warfare demonstrated in Ukraine, this initiative aims to bridge the gap in training, recognizing the need for urgent adaptation in military tactics while awaiting additional funding to support these efforts.
Starting next year, the Marine Corps plans to establish competitive attack drone teams at each Marine base, prioritizing skills development in a time of lagging technology adoption.
Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson emphasized that competition can simulate combat pressure, crucial for rapid learning and iteration, especially in first-person-view drone capabilities.
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