US Navy launches first one-way attack drone from ship in Arabian Gulf

The US Navy stated the LUCAS platforms are designed with an extensive range and can be deployed using various mechanisms, including catapults, rocket-assisted takeoff, and mobile ground systems.

The launch was executed by Task Force 59, the NAVCENT/C5F task force dedicated to unmanned and autonomous operations. The task force oversees areas such as the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and Gulf of Oman.