The Pentagon intends to commence large-scale manufacturing of the suicide drone, designated “Lucas,” which has been deployed in operations within Iran. Gazeta Express reported on March 17, 2026, at 23:41, detailing this upcoming production. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Department of Defense is preparing to initiate mass production of the “Lucas” drone, a device recently utilized by the U.S.
military to strike targets in Iran. This “Lucas” drone is modeled after the Iranian “Shahed” drone, a previously deployed system utilized in attacks against nations across the region following U.S. and Israeli-led actions.
The United States has begun integrating the “Lucas” drones into its operations within the Middle East since the conclusion of last year. Emil Michael, the Undersecretary for Research and Engineering at the Pentagon, stated to the WSJ during an industry event that these drones “have exhibited strong performance and have proven to be a valuable asset.” The focus remains on the continued development and deployment of this particular drone technology.
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The U.S. Department of Defense is scheduling the creation of the “Lucas” drone, a weapon previously used in Iranian assaults.