While competitors are looking to walk away with some bragging rights, the event is also a huge learning opportunity.

PARIS - Western gun makers are exploring the potential of small arms to counter small drones, turning cheap and widely available weapons into last-resort defenses against an emerging threat.

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), based at Fort Benning, is home to some of the most elite shooters in the Army. This week, the Marksmanship Unit welcomed nearly 300 soldiers from across the ...