(CENTCOM via SWNS)
By Dean Murray
The United States military has announced a new task force for their first one-way-attack drone squadron based in the Middle East.
In a statement on Wednesday (Dec 3), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said they have launched Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS) four months after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed acceleration of the acquisition and fielding of affordable drone technology.
(CENTCOM via SWNS)
CENTCOM stated that TFSS is designed to quickly deliver low cost and effective drone capabilities into the hands of warfighters.
They said: "The new task force has already formed a squadron of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones currently based in the Middle East."
LUCAS drones deployed by CENTCOM have an extensive range and are designed to operate autonomously. They can be launched with different mechanisms to include catapults, rocket-assisted takeoff, and mobile ground and vehicle systems.
(CENTCOM via SWNS)
“This new task force sets the conditions for using innovation as a deterrent,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander. “Equipping our skilled warfighters faster with cutting-edge drone capabilities showcases U.S. military innovation and strength, which deters bad actors.”
In September, CENTCOM launched the Rapid Employment Joint Task Force (REJTF) led by its chief technology officer to fast-track processes for outfitting deployed forces with emerging capabilities.
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