US Uses Sea Drones in Combat
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The US military has used sea drones in combat for the first time, striking Iranian targets with one-way attack surface drones. The drones were used in conjunction with other assets, such as aircraft and naval vessels, to target Iranian military installations. This marks a significant milestone in the use of unmanned systems in combat.
The use of sea drones in combat represents a new era in naval warfare, providing the US military with a flexible and potentially game-changing capability. This development has significant implications for the future of military operations and the use of unmanned systems in combat.
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The US Central Command completed strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian coastal areas.
The US used sea drones in combat for the first time to attack Iranian naval installations, with multiple sources reporting the use of one-way attack surface drones and Corsair unmanned surface vessels.
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