Ramp-up of U.S. Drone Capabilities to Compete with Russia and China

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The United States is ramping up its drone capabilities to compete with adversaries like Russia and China, with the Marine Corps establishing an attack drone team to enhance small-unit lethality. Experts highlight the need for the U.S. to scale up drone production to match the output of other countries.

Key Points

  • Creation of Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT)
  • U.S. lagging behind China in drone technology production
  • Experts emphasizing the need for increased drone production to match adversaries

Pros

  • Enhancing small-unit lethality with affordable drone technology
  • Improving drone integration into the Fleet Marine Force

Cons

  • Concerns over the U.S. falling behind China and Russia in drone production
  • National security threats posed by dominant drone manufacturers like DJI