5.56 mm drone-killer bullets turn any gun into an air defense weapon

The United States is testing specialized 5.56×45 mm anti-drone bullets designed to transform standard assault rifles into effective close-range drone-killing weapons. These rounds, which require no modifications to existing rifles such as the AR-15 or SIG MCX, fire multiple projectiles that spread out over distance, increasing the likelihood of hitting and disabling key drone components like rotors and engines. The bullets create a destruction zone that expands with range, allowing ground troops to counter UAV threats efficiently and affordably compared to more complex systems like lasers or electronic warfare equipment. The tested rounds, produced by Drone Round, offer a lightweight, cost-effective, and easily deployable solution for infantry and security forces. This concept is not entirely new, as Ukraine had earlier developed and tested similar 5.56 mm anti-drone rounds amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, where drone usage has surged dramatically. Ukrainian forces equipped their soldiers with custom warheads that burst upon firing, dispersing fragments to neutralize fast-moving