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doctrine-change2026-06-03 00:00 UTC🇺🇸 United States (Marine Corps Systems Command contracting notice posted online)
US Marine Corps seeks to procure 5.56x45mm anti-drone “L Variant” ammunition for rifles
The U.S. Marine Corps announced intent to buy 5.56x45mm “L Variant” anti-drone cartridges for M4/M27 rifles via a sole-source contract with Drone Round. The ammunition is intended to improve small-arms effectiveness against small UAVs, including FPV-type threats.
DETAILS
Type
doctrine-change
Occurred
2026-06-03 00:00
Reported
2026-06-04
Location
United States (Marine Corps Systems Command contracting notice posted online)
Coordinates
39.7837, -100.4459
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; procurement/fielding initiative for counter-UAS small-arms ammunition.
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