Copycat drone wars: Iran copied the US, then the US copied Iran
Published on: March 6, 2026, 3:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
In a striking turn, US forces are now deploying a drone, LUCAS, reverse-engineered from an Iranian design. This follows Iran's own history of copying American and Israeli drone technology, including the RQ-170 Sentinel. This 'copycat drone war' highlights a shift towards inexpensive, mass-produced unmanned systems reshaping modern conflict.
