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A US Navy sailor walked BI through what it was like shooting down a small drone with a .50 caliber machine gun
- A US Navy sailor used a .50 caliber machine gun to shoot down a small drone during a NATO exercise focused on naval air defense.
- The sailor, Petty Officer Second Class Brian Diaz, scored a direct hit on the drone with his M2 Browning machine gun.
- The exercise simulated a real threat scenario faced by warships in the future as drones play an increasing role in naval warfare.
- The engagement took place during NATO's Formidable Shield 25 exercise, where allies train for air defense scenarios.
- Diaz also engaged a remote-controlled boat and a flying drone during the exercise, demonstrating the ship's weapons systems.
- Shooting down small drones can be challenging due to their size and erratic movements, making Diaz's successful hit significant.
- The US Navy is integrating counter-drone training into its planning, learning from conflicts like the Red Sea where drones were used against vessels.
- Houthis in Yemen used one-way attack drones, highlighting the evolving threat posed by drones in naval operations.
- Drones, including quadcopters, are considered a potential threat to warships due to their ability to carry ordnance and cause damage.
- While quadcopters may not disable a destroyer, they could still pose dangers to personnel and equipment, necessitating vigilance against such threats.
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