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Efosa Udinmwen

A US Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz — an uncrewed drone boat made history by saving its crew

Unmanned Navy-operated drone boat.
  • Navy drone boat completed the first known military aircrew rescue mission
  • The US Apache crew survived after the uncrewed vessel reached them first
  • Rescue operation showcased expanding military role for autonomous systems

A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, yet the most significant development emerged from the rescue effort that followed afterward.

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