U.S. Launches One-Way-Attack Drone Force in the Middle East [Image 2 of 5]

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11.23.2025

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Nov. 23, 2025) Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the U.S. Central Command operating area, Nov. 23. Costing approximately $35,000 per platform, LUCAS drones are providing U.S. forces in the Middle East low-cost, scalable capabilities to strengthen regional security and deterrence. (Courtesy Photo)

• Date Taken: 11.23.2025
• Date Posted: 12.03.2025 08:53
• Photo ID: 9417772
• VIRIN: 251123-D-D0477-1031
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 1.92 MB
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