The US combat-debuted one-way attack USVs, using them to strike an Iranian naval maintenance facility at Bandar Abbas.
The US has used one-way attack unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in combat for the first time, striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Naval Base.
Video released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) showed three Corsair USVs damaging the port facility during the operation.
The strike marked the Corsair’s combat debut. The platform had previously been used in Middle East rescue operations, including the recovery of two crew members from a downed Apache helicopter.
While the strikes were the USVs’ combat debut, the Corsair vessels have previously assisted in rescue operations conducted in the Middle East, locating two crew members from a downed Apache aircraft.
CENTCOM said the attack was intended to degrade Iran’s ability to continue threatening commercial shipping in the region.
The operation came after earlier US strikes on Iran the same day, following President Donald Trump’s declaration on social media that the ceasefire was over.
Multi-Mission Capable
The Corsair USV measures 24 feet (7 meters) long and can carry payloads of up to 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms) over a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles (1,852 kilometers).
According to developer Saronic, the vessel is designed to deliver multi-mission capabilities at scale. Its AI suite and open architecture allow operators to rapidly integrate different sensors, payloads, and autonomy software.
The platform is intended to support a range of missions, including surveillance, strike, and logistics, providing US naval forces with a flexible unmanned capability.
Source: Drone Front
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