US Military Deploys One-Way Attack Drones Against Iranian Naval Assets
For the first time, the U.S. military deployed one-way attack seaborne drones in an operation targeting a ship maintenance facility and a submarine at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base in Iran.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 13, 2026 —
In a significant development, the U.S. military has, for the first time, utilized one-way attack seaborne drones in a military operation. The drones were deployed against targets located at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base in Iran.
The operation specifically targeted a ship maintenance facility and a submarine. The use of these drones marks a new tactic in the U.S. military’s operational capabilities in the region.
The Bandar Abbas Naval Base is a key strategic location for Iran’s naval forces. The precise details regarding the outcome of the drone deployment were not provided in the available information.
This deployment represents a notable escalation in the U.S. military’s use of unmanned aerial systems, specifically adapting them for naval and maritime strike operations. The nature of
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