The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the first combat deployment of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) by American forces, which struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base in Iran.
According to CENTCOM, U.S. forces utilized multiple one-way attack surface drones to target the facility. The operation involved three Corsair USVs, manufactured by Saronic, which successfully struck a docked Ghadir-class midget submarine. CENTCOM stated the strikes degraded Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial shipping.
The deployment marks a significant milestone in the operational use of maritime unmanned platforms in combat operations. Saronic confirmed its technology supported the mission, highlighting the Corsair’s capabilities in autonomous maritime operations.
Sources
- CENTCOM on X
- CBS News: U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian naval base
- Naval News: CENTCOM Deploys Saronic Corsair USV Against Iranian Submarine At Bandar Abbas
AI generated