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US CENTCOM confirms first combat use of LUCAS drones
The drone was operated by TFSS, a squadron dedicated to one-way attack drones in the Middle East.
Iran has launched waves of Shahed drones to menace Persian Gulf nations. The U.S. has unleashed its own copycat on Iran. It’s a sign of how war is changing.
The new drones are called LUCAS, an acronym for Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones. They are based in the Middle East.
The idea that an Iranian Shahed drone could strike the US Navy’s nerve center in Bahrain during daylight hours, despite decades of preparedness for such an
Has the US reverse-engineered Iran’s Shahed drone? Reports say a cheaper American version is now being used in combat as militaries search for low-cost drone weapons.
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Ukraine is killing $40,000 Russian drones with $1,200 interceptors — now, the US wants in
Ukraine is taking down Russian Shahed drones with $1,200 interceptors—a fraction of the cost of traditional missiles. The world is taking notice.
US Army drone school leaders want companies to make gear that can be used in a host of ways and that actively listen to soldier feedback.
Military drone technology is advancing quickly, and the U.S has a new 3D-printed drone that was designed and built by a team of Marines in North Carolina
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US Army lets soldiers flaunt their drone skills in first-ever competition
The event is in line with service plans to incorporate unmanned technology at every echelon of the force.
Mar. 5, 2026 at 11:15 p.m. ET