Arizona ammo business creates anti-drone ammunition for U.S. military

The Brief

  • An Arizona-based ammunition company has developed an anti-drone rifle cartridge designed to give American soldiers a more effective way to shoot down enemy unmanned aircraft systems.
  • Drone Round Defense partnered with Freedom Munitions in Idaho to manufacture the multi-projectile ammunition, which functions inside a standard battle rifle without requiring extra training or equipment.
  • The U.S. Marine Corps recently proposed a sole-source contract for the newly developed technology, which is unavailable to the public.

PHOENIX An idea born in Arizona is now set to help American soldiers on the battlefield.

The Drone Round Defense team is currently part of the fourth-largest ammunition manufacturer in the country. Within the last year, they have developed a product they believe could change modern warfare.

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