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US Marines test MADIS counter-drone system on the Philippines as US adapts air defense approach

A Russian milblog post says the US is adapting its counter-UAV approach and cites US Marines testing the MADIS (Marine Air Defense Integrated System) on JLTV vehicles in the Philippines. The post discusses cost-effective interception options such as guns with airburst munitions, Stinger missiles, and electronic warfare against mass drone raids.

Details

Type
doctrine-change
Reported
2026-06-01
Location
Philippines (US Marines testing MADIS counter-drone system)
Coordinates
12.7503, 122.7312
Confidence
62 / 100

Damage assessment

No damage reported; discussion of testing and adapting counter-drone air defense systems.

Sources

US Marines test MADIS counter-drone system on the Philippines as US adapts air defense approach | AISAR