US naval vessels face Iran drone saturation attacks, expert says

January 25, 2026, 9:14 PM EST
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NEW YORK, NY (Fox News) — U.S. military assets are at risk of Iranian drone swarms as Iran’s supreme leader goes underground.

## Threat from Iranian Drone Swarms
Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly, warns of the danger posed by Iran’s low-cost unmanned systems targeting U.S. naval assets, including the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. Iran’s drone capabilities could overwhelm traditional defenses, posing a threat to U.S. surface vessels.

## U.S. Military Response
A squadron of F-15 fighter jets has been deployed to the region, along with C-17 aircraft carrying heavy equipment. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group is not yet in a position to strike Iran, but U.S. military posture is being reinforced in response to growing instability inside Iran.

## Concerns and Developments
Uncertainty remains over new capabilities on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to manage multiple Iranian drones. While Iran’s Category One and Category Two drone systems pose a credible threat, Category Three systems lag behind U.S. capabilities. Widespread unrest in Iran has led to casualties, with the Supreme Leader moving into an underground shelter as a precaution.

President Trump acknowledged the military buildup, expressing caution but vigilance.

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