Uncommon Knowledge: America Could Field a Kamikaze Knockoff Against Iran
Summary
The U.S. has developed a new drone called LUCAS, which is a copy of an Iranian kamikaze drone. This American version is cheap to produce and can be launched from ships, trucks, or other platforms. The drone adds a new element to the U.S. military's strategy in dealing with Iran.Key Facts
- LUCAS is a U.S. drone modeled after the Iranian Shahed drone.
- It is called the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS).
- Each LUCAS drone costs about $35,000 to produce.
- The U.S. military has created a special squadron, Task Force Scorpion Strike, for these drones.
- The drones can be launched from ships, requiring no runway.
- LUCAS is designed for easy mass production and deployment.
- The U.S. hopes to use these drones to effectively counter Iranian threats.
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