U.S. Uses Sea Drones in Combat for First Time, CENTCOM Says

The era of American sea drones has officially arrived.

U.S. Central Command says it has carried out the first-ever American combat strike using unmanned surface vessels, unveiling a new chapter in naval warfare during an operation against Iran over the weekend.

According to CENTCOM, U.S. forces used multiple one-way attack surface drones to strike a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Naval Base.

The military said three Corsair unmanned surface vessels were employed in the attack.

“Yesterday, using multiple one-way attack surface drones, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran. Three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hit the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, marking the first time American forces have employed sea…” CENTCOM wrote on X.

Watch the clip below:

CENTCOM: Three unmanned Corsair sea drones just struck Iran’s Bandar Abbas Naval Base, hitting a submarine and ship maintenance facility. First time American forces have used attack drone boats in combat. pic.twitter.com/WdgaXK9NwK

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