US Uses Sea Drones in Combat
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The US military has used one-way attack sea drones for the first time in combat, striking Iranian targets. The drones were used in conjunction with other assets, such as fighter aircraft and naval vessels. This marks a new milestone in the use of unmanned systems in combat.
The use of sea drones in combat highlights the increasing importance of unmanned systems in modern warfare, and demonstrates the US military's ability to adapt and innovate in response to emerging threats.
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U.S. Central Command completed strikes against Iranian military targets, with the operation concluding at 10:15 p.m. ET on July 13.
The U.S. military used one-way attack sea drones for the first time in combat, striking Iranian naval installations and marking a new milestone in the use of drones in warfare.
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