Navy invests billions in unmanned waterborne drones; autonomous vessel rescues downed helicopter crew off Oman
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Steve Walsh
Summary
The Navy is investing billions in unmanned waterborne drones for naval warfare. A recent milestone occurred when an autonomous sea drone rescued two U.S. Army helicopter crew members off the coast of Oman after their Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran. This marked the first time an unmanned vessel was used to rescue U.S. troops. The drone was operated by the Navy and proved faster than traditional search and rescue helicopters, highlighting the growing role of autonomous systems in military operations.
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