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Striking a practice target
A "Project Shiv" First-Person View (FPV) drone strikes a practice target as part of the unit’s first-ever Multi-Functional Live Fire Exercise (MFLFX), marking a significant milestone in the integration of emerging technologies on the modern battlefield. The exercise brought together key elements from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 3rd Infantry Division, and allied partners from the German Bundeswehr. The collaborative effort showcased the growing role of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in supporting precision fires and enhancing real-time battlefield awareness. Throughout the exercise, UAS platforms were employed to identify, observe, and relay target data for live mortar fire missions. The training not only validated the U.S. Army’s Fires Digital Kill Chain—an advanced networked targeting and engagement system—but also marked the second live fire event involving FPV drones conducted by U.S. forces.

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Photo by: 1st Lt. Ellington Ward |  VIRIN: 250412-A-RB272-2455.JPG