Military
FBI Warns: Armed Drones Launched From Ships Could Strike U.S. Coastlines
An FBI alert warning about Iranian drone attacks on California targets launched from ships at sea highlights a little-discussed but credible threat vector that has been on U.S. military planners' radar for years.
Key Takeaways
- An FBI alert warned of potential Iranian drone attacks on California launched from ships positioned off the coast
- Ship-launched drones are a credible threat vector, exploiting commercial maritime traffic and extending attack range beyond land-based capabilities
- US coastal defense against low-flying drones launched from sea is significantly more complex than missile or aircraft defense
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