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Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System drones on a tarmac in the Middle East last month. Photo: Courtesy of U.S. Central Command
American troops in the Middle East are now armed with attack drones reminiscent of the Iranian-made Shahed, which has been adopted by Houthi rebels and Russian forces alike.
Why it matters: The Pentagon has, under both Trump and Biden administrations, clamored for cheap, readily available drones — and for them to actually be used in the field.
