CENTCOM says U.S. forces used three Saronic Corsair unmanned surface vessels as one-way attack drones to strike Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base, described as the first U.S. combat employment of sea drones as strike weapons. This represents a new operational use of USVs by the U.S., adding a low-risk maritime strike vector and signaling broader fielding of Task Force 59’s uncrewed capabilities.
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navalside: natofirst seen 2026-07-12
US employs Saronic Corsair USVs as one-way attack craft in combat
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