Crashed US army helicopter pilots rescued by sea drone near Strait of Hormuz
Two US Army pilots were rescued by an uncrewed surface drone after their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident marks the first time a US sea drone has been used in a successful rescue operation.
Why it matters
The successful use of autonomous maritime systems in a high-stakes rescue highlights the growing operational role of unmanned technology in military logistics.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jaroslav Lukiv Getty Images AH-64 Apache helicopters are American-made twin-turboshaft attack aircraft (file image) Two crew members of a US army helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday were rescued by an American sea drone, US officials have told CBS News, the BBC s media partner.
The report relies on official military statements and provides a balanced account of the incident without speculation.
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