‘Designed to wreak havoc’: the cheap drones shaping the war with Iran
undefined 10, 2026
Cheap attack drones are reshaping modern warfare in the conflict with Iran. Iran has launched waves of Shahed drones, prompting the U.S. to develop a similar low-cost drone called LUCAS, which was recently used in combat. Costing about $35,000, these drones can travel hundreds of miles autonomously and overwhelm air defenses with large numbers. Their affordability and rapid development show how quickly weapons can now be copied and deployed, signaling a shift toward mass-produced, adaptable drone warfare supported by advancing software and commercial technology.
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