US soldiers and Marines test C4-armed FPV attack drones in South Korea

Published Aug 10, 08:05 PM UTC

U.S. troops from the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division and Marines conducted live-fire training with explosive drones at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea. Soldiers outfitted Neros Archer Strike first-person-view (FPV) drones with C4 explosives to attack targets, marking the division's first use of live ordnance with the system. The training reflects the military's push to integrate attack drones at the squad and platoon level, enabling long-range strikes up to 20 kilometers without relying on higher-echelon assets. The platform has been tested in the Russia-Ukraine war. The effort is part of Talon Technologies, the innovation arm of the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, assessing drones for one-way strike missions, surveillance, and cargo delivery.