The U.S. has launched a one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East through U.S. Central Command, including a new task force to oversee the effort.
“This new task force sets the conditions for using innovation as a deterrent,” Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, wrote in a release posted to X. “Equipping our skilled warfighters faster with cutting-edge drone capabilities showcases U.S. military innovation and strength, which deters bad actors.”
Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS) was created four months after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered an accelerated push for low-cost drone acquisition.
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