In a First, US Navy Struck Houthi-deployed Underwater Drone in Red Sea

Houthis deployed a drone submarine for the first time, posing a new threat to Red Sea shipping.

The unmanned submarine was destroyed by the US Navy on Saturday, along with one drone boat and three anti-ship cruise missiles.

CENTCOM identified the missiles, unmanned underwater vessel & unmanned surface vessel in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

It also determined that they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region.

In recent months, Houthis have used surface drones to attack commercial and military shipping in the region.

It is the first time the Houthis have used a drone submarine, the technology being developed by their main backers, Iran.

Also called unmanned underwater vessels, these drones are similar to torpedoes but travel slowly and have a longer range.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps recently unveiled a prototype of a larger drone, although its exact purpose is unknown.