Marines on way to Middle East seen using rifles with anti-drone smart scope
A unit of Marines is preparing for deployment to the Middle East. They have been training with a new optic system. This system is designed to aid in shooting down small drones.
The Marines were seen using this system on their rifles during a training exercise. A company representative confirmed the type of optic being used. Further details about the deployment and the new optic system are available from the original source.
The unit, which includes roughly 2,500 Marines, is currently at sea, having departed in March.
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