Silent Killer at Sea: 75 KM/H Drone Smashes Iranian Naval Base

Washington: A threat that glides across the sea, remaining undetected until it's too late. On July 13, 2026, the US Navy deployed its new Corsair Sea-Drone in combat for the first time, marking its battlefield debut. The unmanned kamikaze USV reportedly struck Iran's heavily fortified Bandar Abbas Naval Base, highlighting how next-generation naval drones could pose a serious threat even to heavily defended warships and submarines.

Is this a Corsair sea drone?

In simple terms, it is a sea suicide drone. 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 close to the surface of the water. Due to its low height and special design, enemy radar and air defence are unable to detect 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 advanced GPS anti-jamming and AI cameras. Even if the enemy cuts its signal, it automatically takes aim.

Corsair Statistics

The US Navy's Task Force 59 attacked Iran's submarine base 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 also 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 become the biggest threat to the enemy navy. Now, along with the era of expensive ships in sea warfare, the era of cheap, fast, and silent drones has also started.