The FBI has reportedly warned California police departments that Iran could retaliate for U.S. attacks by launching drones at the West Coast.

The Iran war quickly tested America's ability to combat the swarms of cheap drones that have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be.

The new drones are called LUCAS, an acronym for Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones. They are based in the Middle East.

The U.S. military is adapting to the threat of Iranian drones, enhancing its defenses while facing challenges in cost-effective solutions. Experts emphasize the importance of learning from Ukraine's experience in drone warfare.

Soldiers use drone jamming guns to neutralize a simulated attack drone during a drill at HD Hyundai Oil Bank's logistics center in the southeastern city of Busan on ...

Iran’s drones have been wreaking havoc in the Middle East ever since. In 2021 a drone, likely launched from Iran, struck a merchant tanker off the coast of Oman. The attack killed two members of the crew. In 2024, the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq also targeted US forces in Jordan with drones, killing three Americans.