U.S. CENTCOM Launches Multinational Attack Drone Task Force in Middle East
U.S. Central Command announced Task Force Falcon Strike (TFFS), the first multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force, integrating one-way attack drones from air, sea, and underwater domains. Led by U.S. Special Operations Command Central, it builds on Task Force Scorpion Strike and aims to unify regional partners into a deterrent force. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, which has strained munitions stockpiles and accelerated drone and counter-drone technology development.
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US Central Command Forms First Multinational Attack Drone Task Force
The US Central Command (Centcom) has announced the formation of Task Force Falcon Strike, the nation's first multinational and multidomain attack drone unit. The task force will integrate one-way attack drones operated by the US and partner nations, deploying unmanned systems from air, sea, and underwater domains. This initiative comes nine months after Centcom established Task Force Scorpion Strike, the first specialized one-way attack drone squadron in the region. Scorpion Strike has rapidly advanced unmanned attack capabilities, including the first US Navy launch of an aerial attack drone from a warship in December, and the use of unmanned boats to strike Iranian port facilities in July. Centcom Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that Falcon Strike will expand on Scorpion Strike's success by integrating new capabilities with regional allies to create a coordinated deterrence posture. The US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), which led Scorpion Strike, will oversee the new task force. The formation aligns with US investment in unmanned and autonomous systems, with the 2027 presidential budget proposal including $536 billion for such technologies.
US Central Command Forms First Multinational Attack Drone Task Force
The US Central Command (Centcom) has announced the formation of Task Force Falcon Strike, the US military's first multinational and multidomain attack drone unit. The task force will integrate one-way attack drones operated by US forces and partner nations, deploying uncrewed systems from air, land, and sea. This initiative follows the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched nine months prior, which included the US Navy's first aerial attack drone launch from a warship and strikes using unmanned vessels. Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper emphasized that the new task force will expand on Scorpion Strike's success by integrating capabilities with regional allies to create a coordinated deterrent posture. Personnel from US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) will oversee the task force. The move aligns with US investments in drone technology, including a $53.6 billion budget proposal for uncrewed and autonomous systems.
US Central Command Forms First Multinational Attack Drone Task Force
The US Central Command (Centcom) has announced the formation of Task Force Falcon Strike, the US military's first multinational and multidomain attack drone unit. The task force will integrate one-way attack drones operated by US forces and partner nations, deploying uncrewed systems from above, on, and below the sea. This initiative follows the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched nine months earlier, which pioneered one-way attack drone operations in the region, including the US Navy's first aerial drone launch from a warship and strikes using unmanned vessels. Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper emphasized that the new task force will expand on Scorpion Strike's success by integrating capabilities with regional allies to create a coordinated deterrent posture. Personnel from US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) will oversee the task force. The move aligns with US investments in drone technology, including a $53.6 billion budget proposal for uncrewed and autonomous systems.
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CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has established Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force focused on one-way attack drones operating from air, sea, and underwater. Announced on August 14, 2026, the task force builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, which was launched in December 2025 and has already deployed aerial and maritime attack drones in operations including strikes on Iranian port facilities. Led by U.S. Special Operations Command Central, Falcon Strike will integrate unmanned systems from regional partners to create a unified deterrent in the Middle East. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained American munitions stockpiles and accelerated the need for cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies. CENTCOM did not specify which regional partners are involved.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has established Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The unit will utilize one-way attack drones from air, sea, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. This follows the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched in December 2025, which first deployed aerial attack drones from a U.S. Navy warship and used unmanned systems in strikes on Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM is inviting regional partners to join Falcon Strike to create a unified deterrent. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the task force. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained U.S. munitions stockpiles and accelerated the need for cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The unit will utilize one-way attack drones from air, surface, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. It follows the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched in December 2025, which conducted drone operations including aerial attacks from Navy warships and strikes on Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM has begun consulting and inviting regional partners to join Falcon Strike to create a unified deterrent. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the task force. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has depleted munitions stockpiles and spurred interest in cheaper anti-drone technology.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain task force focused on one-way attack drones operating from air, surface, and underwater domains. The task force builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched in December 2025, which first deployed an aerial attack drone from a U.S. Navy warship and used unmanned systems in strikes on Iranian port facilities. Falcon Strike will be led by U.S. Special Operations Command Central and will integrate regional partners to create a unified deterrent. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained U.S. munitions stockpiles and accelerated efforts to develop cheaper counter-drone technology. Specific regional partners were not named.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain task force focused on one-way attack drones operating from air, surface, and underwater domains. The task force builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched in December 2025, which conducted the first aerial attack drone launch from a U.S. Navy warship and deployed unmanned systems during operations against Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM has begun consulting with and inviting regional partners to join Falcon Strike, aiming to create a unified deterrent across the Middle East. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the staff. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained U.S. munitions stockpiles and accelerated efforts to develop cheaper counter-drone technology.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain task force focused on one-way attack drones operating from air, surface, and underwater domains. The task force builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched in December 2025, which was the first to deploy an aerial attack drone from a U.S. Navy warship and used unmanned systems during strikes on Iranian port facilities in July 2026. Falcon Strike will be led by personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central and will integrate regional partners to create a unified deterrent. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles and accelerated the need for cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies. Specific regional partners were not named in the release.
Read sourceCENTCOM Launches Multinational Attack Drone Task Force Falcon Strike
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The unit will utilize one-way attack drones operating from above, on, and below the sea, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. This follows the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched in December 2025, which first deployed an aerial attack drone from a U.S. Navy warship and conducted strikes during Operation Epic Fury and against Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated the task force aims to expand attack-drone capabilities across the Middle East into a unified deterrent. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the staff. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained U.S. munitions stockpiles and accelerated the push for cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has established Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain task force focused on one-way attack drones operating from air, sea, and underwater. Announced on August 14, 2026, the task force builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, which was launched in December 2025 and has already deployed drones from Navy warships and during strikes on Iranian port facilities. Led by U.S. Special Operations Command Central, Falcon Strike will integrate unmanned systems from regional partners to create a unified deterrent in the Middle East. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has depleted munitions stockpiles and accelerated the need for cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies. Specific partner nations were not disclosed.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The task force will utilize one-way attack drones from air, sea, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. It builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, which was launched in December 2025 and has already conducted operations including aerial drone launches from Navy warships and strikes on Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM has begun consulting with and inviting regional partners to join Falcon Strike, aiming to create a unified deterrent. The task force will be led by personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained munitions stockpiles and spurred interest in cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has established Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force focused on one-way attack drones operating from air, sea, and underwater. Announced on August 14, 2026, the task force builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, which was launched in December 2025 and has already deployed drones from Navy warships and during operations against Iranian port facilities. Led by U.S. Special Operations Command Central, Falcon Strike will integrate unmanned systems from regional partners to create a unified deterrent in the Middle East. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained American munitions stockpiles and accelerated the need for cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies. Specific regional partners were not named in the release.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has established Task Force Falcon Strike, the inaugural multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The unit will employ one-way attack drones from air, surface, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military staff and regional partners. This follows the December 2025 launch of Task Force Scorpion Strike, which first deployed aerial attack drones from a Navy warship and used unmanned systems in strikes on Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated the task force expands on Scorpion Strike's success by integrating capabilities with regional allies. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the staff. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war, which has strained U.S. munitions stockpiles and accelerated development of cheaper counter-drone technology.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, the first multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The unit will utilize one-way attack drones from air, surface, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. This follows the December 2025 launch of Task Force Scorpion Strike, which successfully deployed aerial attack drones from a Navy warship and conducted strikes on Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated the new task force expands on Scorpion Strike's success by integrating capabilities with regional allies. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the staff. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles and prompted development of cheaper counter-drone technology.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational task force focused on multi-domain attack drones. The task force will utilize one-way attack drones from air, surface, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. This follows the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, established in December 2025, which conducted the first aerial attack drone launch from a U.S. Navy warship and deployed unmanned systems during operations against Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper emphasized integrating new capabilities with regional allies to create a unified multinational deterrent. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the task force. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles and accelerated development of cheaper anti-drone technology.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The unit will employ one-way attack drones from air, sea, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. This follows the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched in December 2025, which first deployed an aerial attack drone from a U.S. Navy warship and used unmanned systems in operations against Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM has begun consulting with and inviting regional partners to join Falcon Strike, aiming to create a unified deterrent across the Middle East. The task force will be led by personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained U.S. munitions stockpiles and accelerated efforts to develop cheaper counter-drone technology.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has established Task Force Falcon Strike, a new multinational, multi-domain task force focused on one-way attack drones operating from air, sea, and underwater. Announced on August 14, 2026, the task force builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, which was launched in December 2025 and has already deployed drones from Navy warships and during strikes on Iranian port facilities. Led by U.S. Special Operations Command Central, Falcon Strike will integrate unmanned systems from regional partners to create a unified deterrent in the Middle East. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has strained American munitions stockpiles and accelerated the push for cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies. Specific partner nations were not disclosed.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The unit will utilize one-way attack drones from air, surface, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. This follows the December 2025 launch of Task Force Scorpion Strike, which first deployed an aerial attack drone from a U.S. Navy warship and used unmanned systems during strikes on Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM has begun inviting regional partners to join Falcon Strike to expand attack-drone capabilities into a unified deterrent. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the task force. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles and spurred development of cheaper anti-drone technology.
Read sourceCENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the establishment of Task Force Falcon Strike, a multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force. The unit will employ one-way attack drones from air, surface, and underwater domains, managed by U.S. military support staff and regional partners. It builds on the success of Task Force Scorpion Strike, launched in December 2025, which first deployed an aerial attack drone from a U.S. Navy warship and used unmanned systems in strikes on Iranian port facilities. CENTCOM has begun consulting and inviting regional partners to join Falcon Strike to create a unified deterrent. Personnel from U.S. Special Operations Command Central will lead the staff. The announcement comes amid the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, which has depleted munitions stockpiles and spurred interest in cheaper drone and counter-drone technologies.
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