U.S. Navy Sea Drone Rescues Downed Apache Crew Near Oman
A U.S. Navy Corsair unmanned surface vessel (USV) successfully rescued two U.S. Army aviators after their AH-64 Apache helicopter went down off the coast of Oman on June 8. The rescue, reported by CENTCOM on June 9, marks the first time an autonomous boat has recovered personnel in a real-world military emergency. The pilots were recovered in stable condition within two hours. President Trump later alleged Iranian involvement in the crash, vowing a response.
Date: June 8, 2026
Location: Oman
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: CBS News