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Why the US Marine Corps wants a new anti-tank loitering munition

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April 24, 2026
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The service wants the kamikaze drone to have a range of at least around 15 miles and be light enough to be carried by two dismounted Marines.

The U.S. Marine Corps is looking for a new anti-tank loitering munition to field for the Fleet Marine Force.

The service wants the kamikaze drone, called the Organic Precision Fires–Medium, or OPF-M, to have a range of at least around 15 miles and be light enough to be carried by two dismounted Marines.

“Marines will employ OPF-M at the tactical level to enable engagement of armored targets beyond the range of direct fire weapons while minimizing collateral damage and exposure to enemy direct and indirect fires during distributed operations,” a Request for White Paper from Marine Corps Systems Command states.

The RFW deadline is May 26.

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