FLEET — Live News In a stunning strike, a $30,000 Iranian drone wiped out a...

Published: 4:29 pm February 28, 2026
Updated: 6:11 pm March 6, 2026

In a stunning strike, a $30,000 Iranian drone wiped out a colossal $300 million long-range radar site in Bahrain.

The destroyed radar wasn’t just any old tech – it offered 360° air surveillance and missile defence, vital in protecting the U.S. Fifth Fleet based in the region.
Its loss is a major blow to regional security and America’s naval power in the Middle East.

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This daring move showcased how a relatively inexpensive drone can cripple expensive, high-end military infrastructure.

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The attack sends a chilling message about the evolving threats facing Western forces abroad.

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