The US military on Thursday announced the launch of a first-ever multi-domain, multinational attack drone task force to develop one-way attack drones that can be used “above, on, and below the sea” with its Middle East partners.&nbsp;The unit, named Task Force Falcon Strike, will have one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems capable of attacking from above, on, and below the sea. They will be operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners.The announcement of Falcon Strike’s launch comes nine months after CENTCOM established Task Force Scorpion Strike, the US military’s first dedicated one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East.&nbsp;Scorpion Strike rapidly achieved key milestones, including the first-ever launch of an aerial attack drone from a US Navy warship last December. The squadron also employed one-way unmanned aerial systems during Operation Epic Fury and during strikes on Iranian port facilities in July using unmanned attack vessels at sea.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-could-prolong-war-until-trump-is-out-of-office-says-irgc-adviser-1786565790697">Iran could ‘prolong war’ until Trump is out of office, says IRGC adviser</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Task Force Falcon Strike will expand on Scorpion Strike’s success’</h2>&nbsp;“Task Force Falcon Strike will expand on Scorpion Strike’s success given the tremendous innovation happening among our regional allies and partners,” Adm. Brad Cooper, US Central Command commander, said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Integrating and deploying our new capabilities together will help us rapidly realize the new possibilities that are on the horizon.”&nbsp;The personnel from US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), which launched Scorpion Strike, will lead Falcon Strike’s staff of US and regional partners.SOCCENT, which is headquartered at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, plans and conducts special operations across CENTCOM’s 21-country area of responsibility in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-s-power-crisis-worsens-seeks-help-from-india-as-long-outages-spark-outrage-1786626466299">Bangladesh’s power crisis worsens, seeks help from India as long outages spark outrage</a>&nbsp;The US has tried to ramp up drone development and manufacturing operations amid the war with Iran since the battlefield changed dramatically, led by developments in Ukraine’s fight against Russia.&nbsp;Kyiv has sent drone interceptors and pilots to the Middle East to help US allies defend against the same types of Iranian-designed Shahed drones that Russia used to attack Ukraine’s cities.&nbsp;In May, the two countries agreed in a memorandum of understanding that would allow Ukraine to export military technology to the US and to manufacture drones in joint ventures with American companies.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-attack-aramco-refinery-in-saudi-arabia-s-jizan-region-with-drones-1786643962330">Houthis attack Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Jizan region with drones</a>&nbsp;The US has not announced the names of specific countries that will be part of the new task force.&nbsp;CENTCOM said it has initiated the process of consulting with and officially inviting regional partners.&nbsp;Task Force Falcon Strike will scale attack drone capabilities across the Middle East into a unified multi-domain, multinational deterrent.&nbsp;“The United States military has a lot of strong partnerships and friends in the region,” said Cooper. “We are collectively stronger when we integrate and deploy new capabilities together.”

The unit, named Task Force Falcon Strike, will have one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above, on, and below the sea. They will be operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners.

The US military on Thursday announced the launch of a first-ever multi-domain, multinational attack drone task force to develop one-way attack drones that can be used “above, on, and below the sea” with its Middle East partners. The unit, named Task Force Falcon Strike, will have one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems capable of attacking from above, on, and below the sea. They will be operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners. The announcement of Falcon Strike’s launch comes nine months after CENTCOM established Task Force Scorpion Strike, the US military’s first dedicated one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East. Scorpion Strike rapidly achieved key milestones, including the first-ever launch of an aerial attack drone from a US Navy warship last December. The squadron also employed one-way unmanned aerial systems during Operation Epic Fury and during strikes on Iranian port facilities in July using unmanned attack vessels at sea. Also Read: Iran could ‘prolong war’ until Trump is out of office, says IRGC adviser ‘Task Force Falcon Strike will expand on Scorpion Strike’s success’ “Task Force Falcon Strike will expand on Scorpion Strike’s success given the tremendous innovation happening among our regional allies and partners,” Adm. Brad Cooper, US Central Command commander, said in a statement. “Integrating and deploying our new capabilities together will help us rapidly realize the new possibilities that are on the horizon.” The personnel from US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), which launched Scorpion Strike, will lead Falcon Strike’s staff of US and regional partners. SOCCENT, which is headquartered at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, plans and conducts special operations across CENTCOM’s 21-country area of responsibility in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia. Also Read: Bangladesh’s power crisis worsens, seeks help from India as long outages spark outrage The US has tried to ramp up drone development and manufacturing operations amid the war with Iran since the battlefield changed dramatically, led by developments in Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Kyiv has sent drone interceptors and pilots to the Middle East to help US allies defend against the same types of Iranian-designed Shahed drones that Russia used to attack Ukraine’s cities. In May, the two countries agreed in a memorandum of understanding that would allow Ukraine to export military technology to the US and to manufacture drones in joint ventures with American companies. Also Read: Houthis attack Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Jizan region with drones The US has not announced the names of specific countries that will be part of the new task force. CENTCOM said it has initiated the process of consulting with and officially inviting regional partners. Task Force Falcon Strike will scale attack drone capabilities across the Middle East into a unified multi-domain, multinational deterrent. “The United States military has a lot of strong partnerships and friends in the region,” said Cooper. “We are collectively stronger when we integrate and deploy new capabilities together.”

The unit, named Task Force Falcon Strike, will have one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems from above, on, and below the sea. They will be operated by military support staff from the United States and regional partners.

US launches multinational drone task force with allies in Middle East

Ukraine has launched another long-range drone strike deep inside Russian territory, hitting a major Wildberries warehouse more than 2,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The attack is part of Kyiv's growing campaign targeting Russia's logistics infrastructure. According to reports, nearly 20 Wildberries facilities have been struck since mid-July.

Ukraine says the strikes are aimed at increasing the cost of Russia's war effort, while Moscow accuses Kyiv of targeting civilian infrastructure. At the same time, Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian warehouses, Black Sea ports, and critical export infrastructure, raising concerns over global food supplies and escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia | Major Wildberries Warehouse Hit 2,000 KM From Border

President Donald Trump on Sunday shared that his administration is creating incubators for developing technology that can effectively counter drone terror attacks. Trump did not make any formal announcement himself but shared a link on his Truth Social account by pasting the headline of a news article, thus corroborating the news.&nbsp;Since drone warfare preparedness has become important for every nation, the Trump administration is utilising private sector ‘incubators’ to bring America’s best and brightest together to protect the country, including one new company’s groundbreaking product to counter malign drones within seconds.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/madrasas-shouldn-t-exist-they-produce-jihadists-taslima-nasreen-wants-bangladesh-to-be-secular-nation-1785687296945">‘Madrasas shouldn’t exist, they produce jihadists’: Taslima Nasreen wants Bangladesh to be secular nation</a>&nbsp;“We are acting as an incubator, as a catalyst for all of those potential solutions in the private sector...a competition for the best athlete to find out not only what drones we need, because we’re not going to be buying drones from other countries, we’re going to be building them here for our war fighters, the first-person view drones (FPV) that are used to attack our enemies, but also for the defensive measures,” said Dr. Sebastian Gorka, Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council, while talking to Washington-based Just The News.&nbsp;One such anti-drone technology that has emerged is Space Eyes’ Morpheus Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS), which combines advanced radio-frequency signal processing, artificial intelligence, and quantum-resistant security to detect, classify, and neutralise airborne threats within seconds.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-eroded-india-s-faith-bit-by-bit-indian-envoy-defends-putting-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-1785679387240">‘Pakistan eroded India's faith bit by bit’: Indian envoy defends putting Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance</a>&nbsp;“We just hosted one of the largest sporting events we’ve ever seen in the world with FIFA, and that (drone warfare) was at the forefront,” Derek Gordon, President of National Security at Space Eyes, told the media outlet.&nbsp;“Criminals are always trying to be a step ahead of law enforcement, and the US government as a whole spends an exorbitant amount of resources on countering something that costs the enemy a few dollars to make. So, this problem wouldn’t be solved without the partnership of private industry,” Gordon said.&nbsp;<h2>‘Ensure defence department is adequately funded for right things’</h2>&nbsp;“We just have to make sure our defence department is adequately funded, and it’s funded for the right things. We have to make sure we’re not fighting the last war and end some of the contracts we put in place 10 or 15 years ago, and make sure we have a robust defence against drones both in the battlefield and at home,” said Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis..&nbsp;He also suggested that the gaps between federal funding and drone attacks in towns across America be closed. “I think this is something that would be a good thing for Mike Johnson to look at. Provide some assets or perhaps fund some drones for local governments as well.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-eroded-india-s-faith-bit-by-bit-indian-envoy-defends-putting-indus-waters-treaty-in-abeyance-1785679387240">Mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s body recovered from Broad Peak three days after avalanche</a><h2>Drones used in several recent conflicts</h2>&nbsp;The soft launch of drone warfare emerged during the Russia-Ukraine war. Both sides have heavily relied on drone warfare for reconnaissance, targeting enemy positions, and conducting direct attacks.Ukrainian forces pioneered the use of inexpensive FPV drones for precision strikes, while Russia has deployed Iranian-made Shahed drones for long-range assaults. Drone technology has transformed the battlefield, enabling low-cost attrition and reducing the need for manned aircraft in many scenarios. FPV drones are “first-person view” remote-controlled quadcopters that stream real-time video from an onboard camera directly to pilot goggles.&nbsp;During the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Hamas used drones for surveillance and dropping explosives and grenades on positions, and some one-way attacks, alongside paragliders, rockets, and the main ground invasion that killed at least 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.&nbsp;Drone warfare can be used not only on the battlefield, but also on US soil to carry out mass-casualty events.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-lovlina-borgohain-flags-missing-northeast-india-map-glasgow-restaurant-1785674559145">CWG 2026: Lovlina Borgohain flags missing Northeast on India map at Glasgow eatery</a><h2>FBI thwarted plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event</h2>&nbsp;In June, the FBI thwarted an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House with explosive-laden drones and snipers targeting officials and attendees.Authorities arrested multiple suspects in a multi-state operation and the event, attended by President Donald Trump, proceeded without incident.Some drones, like the Griff Aviation 300, have a maximum load capacity of nearly 500 pounds.The public safety aspect of drone warfare is frightening.&nbsp;Authorities even report growing use of drones to smuggle contraband into prisons. Unmanned aircraft have dropped packages containing drugs, cellphones, weapons and other banned items over facility walls in multiple states and countries.Prison officials say the deliveries undermine security and fuel violence inside. For the time being, they are responding with detection technology, netting and restricted airspace rules to counter the threat.

Drone warfare first emerged during the Russia-Ukraine war as both sides heavily relied on drone warfare for reconnaissance, targeting enemy positions, and conducting direct attacks. Hamas used drones for surveillance and dropping explosives and grenades during Oct 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

President Donald Trump on Sunday shared that his administration is creating incubators for developing technology that can effectively counter drone terror attacks. Trump did not make any formal announcement himself but shared a link on his Truth Social account by pasting the headline of a news article, thus corroborating the news. Since drone warfare preparedness has become important for every nation, the Trump administration is utilising private sector ‘incubators’ to bring America’s best and brightest together to protect the country, including one new company’s groundbreaking product to counter malign drones within seconds.

Drone warfare first emerged during the Russia-Ukraine war as both sides heavily relied on drone warfare for reconnaissance, targeting enemy positions, and conducting direct attacks. Hamas used drones for surveillance and dropping explosives and grenades during Oct 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

Trump admin creating ‘incubators’ to develop tech to counter drone terror attacks

Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia, killing at least eight people and striking multiple regions overnight. Russian officials said Ukrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse in the Samara region, triggering a major fire, while Moscow claimed its air defenses intercepted 635 drones during the assault.

The attack reached nearly 800 kilometers inside Russian territory, highlighting Kyiv's growing long-range strike capability. Authorities continue to assess the damage as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate further.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, military developments, and global geopolitical news.

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Assault on Russia, Kills Eight and Strikes Wildberries Warehouse

The Farnborough International Airshow 2026 has become a showcase for the future of warfare, with Boeing unveiling the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, an advanced AI-powered collaborative combat aircraft designed to fly alongside manned fighter jets. The aircraft represents a major leap in autonomous military aviation, surveillance, electronic warfare, and combat operations. The event also highlighted growing cooperation between American defense companies and European missile manufacturers, including the display of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat alongside the MBDA Meteor missile, signaling deeper defense collaboration amid rising global security threats.

Farnborough Airshow 2026: Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat signals future of Modern Air Combat

Iran has unveiled a new military strategy by deploying coordinated drone and ballistic missile swarm attacks designed to overwhelm advanced US-allied air defense systems across the Gulf. As the US-Iran conflict intensifies, Tehran has launched fresh retaliatory strikes targeting American military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, while the IRGC claims its precision attacks damaged key US military infrastructure. Meanwhile, the United States has expanded its air campaign, striking Iranian coastal defense systems, missile launch sites, and military facilities near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington is prepared to intensify attacks, including targeting Iran's power plants and bridges, unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table. With both sides escalating military operations, concerns are growing that the conflict could widen into a broader regional war. Watch the full report for the latest updates, expert analysis, and key developments from the rapidly evolving US-Iran crisis.

Iran vs US escalation: Iran's new drone strategy overwhelms air defenses 

Hezbollah’s expanding drone warfare capabilities are posing new challenges for Israel’s military and air defence systems. The growing use of drones along the Israel-Lebanon front is intensifying regional tensions and raising fears of a broader confrontation in West Asia.

Hezbollah's Drone Warfare Is Testing Israel's Military Limits

The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology.

Beijing Unveils Swarm Drone System, Claims One Operator Controls 200 Drones

The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology.


China Drone Warfare: PLA Releases New Footage of Drone Swarm Tests 

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Explained: How drones are being used in the Russia-Ukraine war

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US launches multinational drone task force with allies in Middle East

Ukraine Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia | Major Wildberries Warehouse Hit 2,000 KM From Border

Trump admin creating ‘incubators’ to develop tech to counter drone attacks

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Assault on Russia, Kills Eight and Strikes Wildberries Warehouse

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Assault on Russia, Kills Eight and Strikes Wildberries Warehouse

Farnborough Airshow 2026: Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat signals future of Modern Air Combat

Iran vs US escalation: Iran's new drone strategy overwhelms air defenses

Hezbollah's Drone Warfare Is Testing Israel's Military Limits

Beijing Unveils Swarm Drone System, Claims One Operator Controls 200 Drones

China Drone Warfare: PLA Releases New Footage of Drone Swarm Tests

Explained: How drones are being used in the Russia-Ukraine war

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