U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
Summary
The U.S. military used unmanned attack sea drones in combat for the first time to strike an Iranian naval base on July 13, 2026. The attack targeted a submarine and maintenance facility at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, aiming to reduce Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships in the region.Key Facts
- The U.S. Central Command carried out an attack using multiple sea drones on an Iranian naval port along the Strait of Hormuz.
- The drones targeted a dock holding a small submarine and maintenance ships at Bandar Abbas Naval Base.
- The attack caused explosions, smoke, and a large fire, though the full damage is not confirmed.
- The drones used were Corsair Autonomous Service Vehicles made by Texas-based company Saronic.
- The Corsair drone can travel more than 1,000 nautical miles carrying up to 1,000 pounds of payload at speeds up to 35 knots.
- Saronic received a $392 million production contract from the U.S. Navy for these drones in late 2025.
- This is the first combat use of sea drones by the U.S. military.
- U.S. Central Command said the attack successfully weakened Iran’s capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the area.
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