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II Marine Expeditionary Force
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Dec 18, 2025

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, use the SMARTSHOOTER system to open fire on moving unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025. The SMARTSHOOTER system was developed with computer vision and machine learning technology and can be mounted to small arms weapons to target UAS. This system increases 2nd LAAD's counter-UAS capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gavin K. Kulczewski)

CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R

LENS

RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

APERTURE

5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

100

 
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