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Pentagon deploys new kamikaze drone copied from Iranian design

SUMMARY

The Pentagon is deploying a new kamikaze drone in the Middle East, modeled after a popular Iranian version. This decision follows Iran’s practice of reverse-engineering American drones, like the CIA’s RQ-170 Sentinel.

The initiative aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s "Drone Dominance" strategy, aimed at procuring affordable drones from American manufacturers. These drones can be rapidly deployed in the field, highlighting a shift toward utilizing straightforward, effective weapons in modern warfare.


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