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Army develops plan to use LUCAS one-way attack drones against warships and ballistic missiles

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The U.S. Army is shaping a concept for units to launch long-range LUCAS one-way attack drones against targets including enemy warships and ballistic missiles. The plan points to a role for the drones in extending Army units’ reach against high-value targets, though the article provides no deployment timeline or force size.

Discovered 2026-10-16T12:29:08.370759-07:00 | 2026-10-16T12:29:08.370759-07:00

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  • The concept would give Army units a long-range strike option aimed at targets beyond conventional ground-force engagements, including enemy warships and ballistic missiles.
  • The article describes an emerging plan, not a confirmed deployment or procurement decision; it provides no details on quantities, timing or operational requirements.

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