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CENTCOM Commander Calls for Tech to Hit Buried Targets

May 14, 2026

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Key Takeaways

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper calls for new tech to hit buried targets.
Cooper seeks more electronic warfare and counter-UAS capabilities.
Investment in hard and deeply buried targets is necessary.

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Strategic Implications

Adm. Cooper's request may indicate a shift in military strategy towards countering underground threats. The emphasis on electronic warfare and counter-UAS capabilities suggests a growing concern about asymmetric warfare, which could lead to increased investment in these areas and may impact the development of future military technologies.

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What Happened

Adm Brad Cooper Seeks New Capabilities Amid Iran Conflict

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper testified before the House Armed Services Committee, calling for new technologies to hit buried targets and emphasizing the need for more electronic warfare and counter-UAS capabilities. Cooper’s comments come amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, where the U.S. military has been using LUCAS drones and land-attack missiles to counter Iranian drones and other weapons. The CENTCOM commander’s request for new capabilities was reported by Defense One.

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