Wreckage of U.S.-Made FLM-136 LUCAS Attack Drone Reportedly Spotted Near Iran's Bandar Abbas Port
Images purportedly showing the wreckage of a U.S.-made FLM-136 LUCAS (Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) one-way attack drone have emerged near Bandar Abbas, a major port city in southern Iran. Iranian sources claim the drone was intercepted by air defenses, though this has not been independently verified. Developed by SpektreWorks, LUCAS has a range of approximately 800 km, can carry an 18 kg warhead, and made its confirmed combat debut during Operation Epic Fury in February 2026.
Highlights
- Wreckage images purportedly showing the U.S.-made FLM-136 LUCAS one-way attack drone have emerged near Bandar Abbas, Iran's major southern port city.
- Iran claims its air defenses intercepted the LUCAS drone, but the assertion remains unconfirmed by any independent source.
- The FLM-136 LUCAS, developed by SpektreWorks, has a range of approximately 800 km and can carry a warhead of up to 18 kg.
- CENTCOM confirmed the LUCAS was first used in combat during Operation Epic Fury in February 2026, striking Iranian military targets.
- The LUCAS shares a one-way attack design philosophy with Iran's Shahed-136 and is intended for low-cost, high-volume precision strike deployment.
Wreckage of U.S.-Made FLM-136 LUCAS Attack Drone Reportedly Spotted Near Iran's Bandar Abbas Port
Multiple images have surfaced purportedly showing the wreckage of a U.S.-made FLM-136 LUCAS (Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) one-way attack drone near Bandar Abbas, a strategically significant port city on Iran's southern coast.
Iranian sources claim the drone was shot down by the country's air defense systems, though this assertion has yet to be independently confirmed by media organizations or third-party observers.
About the FLM-136 LUCAS
The LUCAS was developed by U.S. defense technology firm SpektreWorks as a low-cost loitering munition concept system. Its overall configuration bears a notable resemblance to Iran's own Shahed-136, with both platforms sharing a one-way attack design philosophy intended for attritable, mass-deployment operations.
Key publicly available specifications for the LUCAS include:
- Operational range: Approximately 800 km
- Warhead payload: Up to 18 kg
- Launch method: Designed for mobile ground-based launch platforms, with the option to adapt to alternative launch configurations
- Operational concept: Deliver long-range precision strike capability through low-cost, high-volume deployment
Combat Debut Confirmed
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the LUCAS was officially used in combat for the first time in February 2026 during Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iranian military installations. This remains the only operationally confirmed combat employment of the system to date.
Prior unconfirmed reports had suggested the LUCAS may have been deployed in other operations, but those claims have never been officially verified.
The Bandar Abbas wreckage imagery originated from open-source intelligence (OSINT) communities and channels associated with CENTCOM reporting. Developments continue to be closely monitored by defense analysts worldwide.
Sources: OSINT, CENTCOM
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