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The thermal infrared targeting system of an AS-3 Merops displays a green target lock box milliseconds before intercepting a Hornet mid-range strike drone during a Perennial Autonomy drone demonstration for 2nd Marine Division on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 28, 2026. The Perennial Autonomy demonstration of the AS-3 Merops was part of a multi-day showcase that also displayed the abilities of the Bumblebee A1 quadcopter and the Hornet mid-range strike drone for 2nd Marine Division. (Courtesy photo illustration)
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| Date Taken: | 07.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.03.2026 14:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9846787 |
| VIRIN: | 260728-O-Z7052-8014 |
| Resolution: | 1018x817 |
| Size: | 156.41 KB |
| Location: | TWENTYNINE PALMS, US |
| Web Views: | 12 |
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