Posted on 08/31/2022 9:10:50 AM PDT by SpeedyInTexas
The U.S Navy is working with Israel, Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern nations to build a network of unmanned drones as it seeks to constrain Iran’s military in the region—a program the Pentagon hopes will be a model for operations around the world.
A ship operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to seize an American maritime drone—equipped with cameras, radar and other sensors—but abandoned that effort on Tuesday when a U.S. warship and helicopter approached, U.S. officials said.
U.S. officers declined to disclose the number of aerial and maritime drones deployed by the U.S. and its allies or to give details about where and how they are used, saying that information is classified. But they said the unmanned vessels and aircraft are giving them better visibility over the region’s waters.
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"The drones now being tested are unarmed. But defense analysts expect the Navy to move toward equipping some with weapons in the future—something that would likely prompt intense debate."
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“Hello, Manned Drones Department, how can I help you?”
“Ed, nah, he’s up in a Drone, he may be back in a few hours - try back later.”
“...defense analysts expect the Navy to move toward equipping some with weapons in the future—something that would likely prompt intense debate.”
When these autonomous devices are waylaid, compromised or captured, they should self destruct. They should blow up… blow up real good! And take the Iranian perpetrator’s ship down with it.
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