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U.S. Army air and missile defense crewmembers assigned to 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment load the XM914 30mm cannon aboard an M1265A1 Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense Stryker during counter-unmanned aerial system live-fire testing at Pabradė Training Area, Lithuania, May 14, 2026. The XM914 is capable of firing up to 200 rounds per minute, making rapid and accurate ammunition loading a critical component of crew readiness during counter-drone engagements. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will conduct Project Flytrap as part of a series of linked exercises, including Sword 26, Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, which transform experimentation into capability. During Project Flytrap, Soldiers integrate counter-unmanned systems, AI-enabled command and control, and live data networks to move faster, decide faster, and fight more effectively across all domains.
(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Max Elliott)
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.16.2026 09:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9687987 |
| VIRIN: | 260514-A-ZT835-1519 |
| Resolution: | 6601x4401 |
| Size: | 6.77 MB |
| Location: | PABRADE, LT |
| Web Views: | 8 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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