Mar 3, 2026 12:37 PM
In a historic first for American forces, LUCAS drones were reportedly used in combat strikes on Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury.
The US has just turned Iran’s own drone playbook against it.
In a historic first for American forces, Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones were reportedly used in combat strikes on Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury.
The LUCAS is essentially America’s version of the infamous Shahed drones, equipped with built-in autonomy and an extended range profile.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: A Taste of Its Own Medicine? US Confirms First Combat Use of Shahed Clones in Iran
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