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A Marine in tactical gear reaches up towards a drone flying above a forest setting during the day.

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Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke activates a Skydio X2 small unmanned aerial system during a simulated assault and seizure at Glen Airfield in Queensland, Australia, July 7, 2025.

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Tags: science, technology, uas, equipment, engineering, marine corps, indo-pacific
Credit: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola VIRIN: 250705-M-MH864-1210K.JPG

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