US military sent explosive drone boats into combat for the first time
US military’s drone boats struck an Iranian naval port as war heats up again. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/us-military-sent-explosive-drone-boats-into-combat-for-the-first-time/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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The only problem: The boats cost $30M each, the damage was $5K.
@arstechnica
A port without a single vehicle, boat or otherwise, near it. Looks like a fishing dock.
Great job, fash.