On July 13, 2026, the United States conducted its first attack using naval drones against a port in Iran, specifically targeting Bandar Abbas. The drones used were called 'Corsairs,' autonomous surface vessels designed by Saronic Technologies based in Texas. These drones, which had previously been used for search-and-rescue operations after a helicopter crash in the Middle East, were deployed to strike maritime infrastructure, reportedly damaging two docks. The U.S. Central Command described the attack as reducing Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial ships. This marks a new development in military strategy, highlighting the growing role of unmanned systems in modern warfare. The New York Times noted that Ukraine has extensively used similar naval drones since 2019 to counter Russian naval power in the Black Sea.
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