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2026-06-09 Science & Technology

Anti-Drone 5.56mm Rifle Rounds That Break Into Multiple Projectiles Sought By Marines

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-06-09 10:45|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1813 views ] Top

1 So, a .223 shotgun round. Super.

Posted by ed in texas 2026-06-09 11:50|| 2026-06-09 11:50|| Front Page Top

2 love it!

Posted by 746 2026-06-09 12:12|| 2026-06-09 12:12|| Front Page Top

3 The IDF also needs this.

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-06-09 13:18|| 2026-06-09 13:18|| Front Page Top

4 Effectiveness of a M203 with a flechette round?

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-06-09 15:57|| 2026-06-09 15:57|| Front Page Top

5 I don't see how it's going to work, the 5.56 round doesn't have a lot of space for multiple projectiles and anything that small is unlikely to retain enough velocity to engage drones much past 100 yards. At 100 yards and closer, they would be better off with a semi-auto shotgun, a tight choke and maybe some #1 buckshot

The M203 40mm grenade launcher's muzzle velocity is fairly low and would face similar problems.

Posted by Chantry 2026-06-09 17:51|| 2026-06-09 17:51|| Front Page Top

6 How about for the AGS-30? ;-)

Posted by Sheba tse Tung9505 2026-06-09 19:56|| 2026-06-09 19:56|| Front Page Top

7 Two thoughts.... nice but a small round that would be a last ditch defense against a drone.

Second, wonder what this does to a commie's face

Posted by DarthVader 2026-06-09 21:18|| 2026-06-09 21:18|| Front Page Top

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