Unmanned Sea Drone Rescues Apache Crew Near Strait of Hormuz

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A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz off Oman. An American uncrewed surface drone, operated by Task Force 59, rescued the two crew members within about two hours; they are in stable condition. CENTCOM led the operation with support from the 82nd Airborne, the Air Force, and Navy units. The incident is under investigation and represents the first sea-drone rescue of its kind for US forces.
Topics:top-news#apache-helicopter#military#rescue-operation#strait-of-hormuz#task-force-59#unmanned-systems
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