Crashed US army helicopter pilots rescued by sea drone near Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Two US army helicopter pilots were rescued by an American sea drone near the Strait of Hormuz after their helicopter crashed. The incident is being investigated, and the pilots are in stable condition.Key Facts
- A US AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the coast of Oman while on patrol.
- Two crew members were rescued about two hours after the crash.
- The rescue involved a US sea drone operated by Task Force 59.
- This is the first time US forces have used a sea drone in a rescue operation.
- The helicopter’s crash cause is under investigation; it is unclear if it was mechanical failure or hostile action.
- The rescue was led by US Naval Forces Central Command and the 82nd Airborne Division, with Air Force and Navy support.
- President Donald Trump confirmed the pilots are fine and said a report will follow.
- Task Force 59 focuses on using unmanned systems with manned forces to improve maritime security in the Middle East.
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