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deployment2026-06-09 00:00 UTC
CENTCOM says Corsair unmanned surface vessel rescued downed Apache crew in Gulf of Oman
CENTCOM confirmed a Saronic Corsair unmanned surface vessel operated by U.S. 5th Fleet Task Force 59 rescued two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache aircrew from the Gulf of Oman. The crew reportedly spent about two hours in the water before being recovered and transferred for helicopter transport.
DETAILS
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-06-09 00:00
Reported
2026-06-09
Location
Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Oman
Coordinates
21.0000, 57.0037
Killed
0
Wounded
0
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Two Apache aircrew were recovered safely by a Corsair USV and transferred for helicopter transport; the Apache was downed (cause disputed, with Trump alleging Iranian forces).
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