The U.S. Marine Corps has officially established the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT), a new unit tasked with integrating armed first-person view (FPV) drones into frontline operations. The move reflects a growing recognition of FPV drones as an increasingly vital component of small-unit warfare. According to the Marine Corps, MCADT was formed on January 3, 2025, under the direction of Maj. Gen. Anthony M. Henderson of Training Command and Brig. Gen. Simon M. Doran of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. The new team will operate from Weapons Training Battalion at Marine Corps Base Quantico. “We are ensuring that Marines remain agile, adaptive, and lethal in the modern battlespace,” said Maj. Alejandro Tavizon, who commands the unit. The creation of MCADT comes amid growing battlefield reliance on drones, especially in conflicts such as Ukraine, where low-cost FPV drones have disrupted enemy formations and provided accurate battlefield intelligence. U.S. defense officials have highlighted the need to rapidly adopt and deploy these systems. MCADT will serve as the Marine Corps’ center of excellence for FPV drone tactics, training, and competition. The team will also work closely with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and the Marine Corps Shooting Team to integrate lessons from combat and drone competitions.

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