US reveals new one-way attack drones in strikes against Iran, modeled after Iranian Shahed 136

The new drones are called LUCAS, an acronym for Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones. They are based in the Middle East.

4 Mar, 12:47 — 4 Mar, 13:40

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The introduction of US-developed one-way attack drones, modeled after Iranian designs, signifies a notable shift in military technology and strategy. This development underscores the effectiveness and accessibility of such low-cost systems, potentially influencing future conflicts and the global arms market.

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The US has revealed new one-way attack drones.
These new US drones are named LUCAS (Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System).
The LUCAS drones are modeled after Iran's Shahed-136 drones.
The US used these drones in strikes against Iran.

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The new US drones are called LUCAS, an acronym for Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System.

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The LUCAS drones were developed by SpektreWorks in Arizona.

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Iran's Shahed drones are used in the Middle East, and its Russian copy has been used in Ukraine.

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The specific company, SpektreWorks in Arizona, that developed the Lucas drone for the US Air Force.

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The fact that the US drones are based in the Middle East.

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Business InsiderMostly Factual158d ago

Used by Iran, Russia, and now the US, the cheap Shahed is reshaping modern war

Iran's Shahed drones are used in the Middle East, its Russian copy has been devastating in Ukraine, and now the US has a version. ROMAN PILIPEY/AFP via Getty Images One drone type has been reshaping how conflicts are fought: the Shahed. Iran uses the drone, Russia has been devastating with its copy, and now the US has its own version. They are deadly, destructive, and a complication for air defenders. A low-cost Iranian-designed drone has unexpectedly become a defining weapon of modern conf...

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual158d ago