Pentagon says first kamikaze drone unit ready to join Iran strikes
Feb 27th 2026
US Central Command says Task Force Scorpion, which evolved from an experimental drone unit, is operational and could be used if President Trump authorizes strikes on Iran.
- Task Force Scorpion is the Pentagon’s first kamikaze drone unit, according to US officials and analysts.
- US Central Command spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins said the unit evolved from an experimental drone unit and is ready for operations.
- Officials said Task Force Scorpion would be available to participate if President Donald Trump orders strikes on Iran.
- Kamikaze drones are single use loitering munitions that strike targets directly.
- The announcement was made amid heightened US-Iran tensions on February 26, 2026.