Summary
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it has sent a new unit of one-way-attack drones, called LUCAS, to the Middle East. These drones are designed to be more advanced than Iran's Shahed-136 drones, and their deployment is meant as a clear message to Iran.
Key Facts
- CENTCOM is deploying a squadron of attack drones to the Middle East.
- The drones used are called the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS).
- LUCAS drones aim to be more powerful and better quality than Iran's Shahed-136 drones.
- The deployment serves as a direct message from the U.S. to Iran.
- This move is part of ongoing military strategies in the region.
