U.S. searches for answers to Iran's arsenal of cheap drones

The Iran war is testing the U.S. military's ability to combat Iran's drones in a cost-effective way. Emerging laser tech, designed to zap drones out of the sky, may help.

• Mar 15

3/15/2026: Choke Point; Laser Focus; Growing Up Behind Walls

First, a report on ships stranded by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Then, could lasers help fend off Iran's drones? And, a look inside author Mitch Albom's Haiti orphanage.

• Mar 15

Could lasers help fend off Iran's drones?

The Iran war is testing the U.S. military's ability to combat Iran's drones in a cost-effective way. Emerging laser tech, designed to zap drones out of the sky, may help.

• Mar 15

Key details on Day 13 of Iran war

Iran attacked multiple Persian Gulf states overnight and targeted ships in the region as oil prices continue to spike. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report.

• Mar 12

Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo

FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.

• Mar 11

Officials downplay risk of attacks off West Coast

Officials are downplaying the risk of Iranian drone attacks against California after an FBI memo said the regime "allegedly aspired" to target the Golden State. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Then, former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.

• Mar 11

Iran attack in Kuwait raises defense concerns

Dozens of U.S. forces suffered brain trauma and shrapnel wounds after a fatal attack in Kuwait, sources say. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.

• Mar 11

Key details on Day 12 of Iran war

Iran launched a new barrage of missiles and drones toward Israel and the Gulf states overnight. This comes as tensions rise along the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Holly Williams and Natalie Brand report.

• Mar 11

Axios: U.S. rejected Ukrainian anti-drone proposal

Axios reports that the U.S. rejected a 2025 deal for anti-drone technology from Ukraine. Axios White House correspondent Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" to unpack his exclusive reporting.

• Mar 10

U.S. turns to Ukraine for drone defense expertise, but solutions may take time

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will work with the Pentagon and Gulf allies to share what it has learned during four years of drone warfare.

• Mar 6

U.S. releases video of strikes inside Iran

The U.S. released videos of strikes against targets in Iran as the Islamic Republic continues to launch attacks against its neighbors. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Mar 5

U.S. using copycat of Iran's kamikaze drones

For the first time in combat, the U.S. military is deploying one-way kamikaze drones that are copycats of Iran's drones. J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of Military Times and Defense News, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Mar 2

Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first

Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.

• Feb 6

More details on how the U.S. captured Maduro

The U.S. military's capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife reportedly involved preparations that included spies and drones. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more details on the operation.

• Jan 5

FCC banning new foreign-made drones, a move China calls "discriminatory"

The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.

• Dec 23, 2025