The post reports a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel (surface drone) locating and rescuing the two crew of a downed U.S. Apache near Oman. Using an unmanned surface platform for personnel recovery is a notable operational employment of USVs beyond ISR/strike roles and suggests expanding unmanned support missions in contested waters.
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navalside: natofirst seen 2024-01-01
US Navy surface drone used to rescue downed Apache crew in Hormuz
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- Defense News · https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/06/09/us-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-after-helicopter-downed/US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed