US Uses Unmanned Surface Vessels in First Combat Strike, Destroying Iranian Submarine
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- The US conducted its first combat strike with unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on July 13, destroying an Iranian Ghadir-class midget submarine at a base.
- Chinese military analysts are now urging the PLA to bolster harbor defenses against similar threats.
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The United States conducted its first combat strike using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) on July 13, reportedly destroying an Iranian Ghadir-class midget submarine. This event has led Chinese military analysts to urge the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to rapidly strengthen its harbor defenses.
Chinese military analysts are urging the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to rapidly strengthen harbour defences after the United States carried out its first combat strike using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to destroy an Iranian submarine.
US Central Command released footage on July 13 of what it said was the first combat use of American sea drones. Three vessels were shown striking an Iranian base, reportedly destroying one Ghadir-class midget submarine.
The Iranian-made submarine has an underwater displacement of less than 150 tonnes and is designed mainly for operations in shallow coastal waters, including minelaying and supporting special forces missions.
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Sunday that the 7.3 metre (24 feet) Corsair USV, built by Saronic Technologies, was not specifically designed as a suicide weapon and could perform a range of missions.
The Corsair has a modular payload and uses electro-optical and infrared sensors. Its autonomous navigation and machine-learning capabilities allow it to continue carrying out a mission even if its communications link is interrupted, according to the company.
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People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will strengthen harbor defenses.
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- What was the specific location of the Iranian base attacked?
- What is the full extent of the damage to the Iranian base?
- How will Iran respond to this USV strike?
