Washington: A disaster that comes tropical to the waves in the sea, well-nigh which the enemy comes to know only when the destruction has once occurred. The US Navy has launched its new weapon "Corsair Sea-Drone", into wrestle for the first time on July 13, 2026. And it made history as soon as it arrived. By targeting Iran's most secure Bandar Abbas Naval Base, this unmanned "Kamikaze USV" showed that now plane big warships and submarines are not safe.
Is this a Corsair sea drone?
In simple terms, it is a suicide drone of the sea. Neither does it have a pilot, nor does it spy. It has only one function – to explode upon impact.
Main features:
1. Silent hunter: It is very small and moves very tropical to the surface of the water. Due to low height and special design, enemy radar and air defence are unable to snift it.
2. One-way kamikaze attack: Its front part is filled with explosives weighing up to 453 kg. As soon as it finds the target, it hits directly and blows itself up.
3. Expert in Electronic Warfare: It is equipped with wide GPS anti-jamming and AI cameras. Plane if the enemy cuts its signal, it automatically takes aim.
Corsair Statistics
| Feature | Description |
| Range | 1,850 km |
| Speed | 75 km/h |
| Payload | 453 kg |
| Explosive Use | Suicidal sea attack |
The US Navy's Task Force 59 attacked Iran's submarine wiring with this drone. This is a major turning point in naval warfare. Earlier, for such attacks, missile destroyers or fighter jets worth millions of dollars were required, and the life of the pilot was moreover at stake.
What did America learn from the Ukraine war?
America learned from the Ukraine war. Made for only 35 to 50 thousand dollars, this drone, without putting any American soldier in danger, destroyed Iran's submarine maintenance facility worth millions of dollars. Especially in narrow passages like the Strait of Hormuz, where big ships cannot turn, this drone has wilt the biggest threat to the enemy navy. Now, withal with the era of expensive ships in sea warfare, the era of cheap, fast and silent drones has moreover started. Is.
