US EditionLaunch of LUCAS One-Way Attack Drone From Navy Ship at Sea Called ‘Significant Milestone’
The U.S. Navy launched a Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System drone to enhance maritime security and deter threats from regional adversaries, marking a new operational milestone.
- On December 16, 2025, U.S. Central Command said it carried out the first-ever launch of a one-way attack drone from the Independence-class USS Santa Barbara in the Arabian/Persian Gulf.
- On December 3, U.S. Central Command announced Task Force Scorpion Strike to operate the Middle East's first one-way attack drone squadron using LUCAS systems amid rising robotic warfare.
- Launching from the flight deck, LUCAS systems demonstrated extensive range with rocket-assisted takeoff and can be launched by catapults, vehicles, and mobile ground stations, Task Force Scorpion Strike and Task Force 59 said.
- Officials hailed the launch as a milestone, with Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw saying it marks rapid delivery of affordable drones to the warfighter and will enhance regional maritime security.
- Amid regional drone attacks, officials noted one-way attack drones like the Shahed have targeted U.S. forces and allies, while Russia used them early in Ukraine; LUCAS counters these threats.
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The Navy launched its first one-way attack drone from the deck of a warship operating in the Middle East this week, marking what military officials said was a "significant milestone" in its ability to deliver a full range of unmanned combat power.
In a first, a US Navy warship in the Middle East just launched a one-way attack drone
A US warship launched a one-way attack drone for the first time this week.US Army photo by Spc. Kayla McGuireA US Navy warship in the Middle East just launched a one-way attack drone for the first time.A commander described it as a milestone in the effort to deploy cheap drones.The launch comes as the Pentagon tries to keep pace with new technology in modern warfare.A US Navy warship operating in the Middle East launched a one-way attack drone a…
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