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Pentagon's Kamikaze Drone Unit Ready for Iran Strikes

2/27/2026

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The Pentagon's first kamikaze drone unit, Task Force Scorpion, remains prepared for deployment should U.S. President Donald Trump order strikes on Iran.
The unit has developed from an experimental military drone program.
US Central Command spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins confirmed its readiness for operations in an emailed statement.

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The Pentagon's first kamikaze drone unit, Task Force Scorpion, remains prepared for deployment should U.S. President Donald Trump order strikes on Iran.
The unit has developed from an experimental military drone program.
US Central Command spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins confirmed its readiness for operations in an emailed statement.