Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Two US Army helicopter crew members were rescued by an American sea drone after their AH-64 Apache crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such operation by US forces.
- The rescue occurred within approximately two hours, with the soldiers reported in stable condition, according to US Central Command (Centcom).
- The cause of the crash, near the coast of Oman, remains under investigation, with no immediate indication of mechanical failure or hostile action.
- The rescue was led by US Naval Forces Central Command and the 82nd Airborne Division, supported by the US Air Force, Navy units, and Task Force 59, which operates unmanned systems in the Middle East.
- The sea drone used in the rescue reportedly had a speed boat-like design, though the exact type of drone has not been disclosed.