BLUF
First time use of the new LUCAS autonomous kamikaze drone in strikes on Iran highlights a push for low‑cost, scalable attack systems and a new task force focused on rapid drone innovation and deployment.Learning Outcomes
- Understand the capabilities and operational role of the LUCAS autonomous kamikaze drone, including its design origins, cost-effectiveness and launch methods.
- Explain the strategic purpose behind Operation Epic Fury and the establishment of Task Force Scorpion Strike.
- Describe the broader U.S. defence shift toward affordable autonomous systems, including policy directives aimed at accelerating acquisition, and integration into training.
