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US Navy drone boat in calm waters near coastline with naval ship in distance.

US Navy Drone Boat Rescues Apache Crew Near Strait of Hormuz

In a daring rescue near the Strait of Hormuz, a US Navy drone boat sprang into action, saving two crew members from a downed US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter just two hours after the crash, with the soldiers now in stable condition. The incident is under investigation, but this heroic operation marks a groundbreaking milestone for the Navy's unmanned rescue capabilities.

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US Navy drone boat operating in calm waters off Oman coast.

US Navy Deploys Drone Boat in High-Stakes Rescue of Downed Apache Crew

In a daring rescue off the coast of Oman, a cutting-edge drone boat called the Saronic Corsair played a crucial role in saving the lives of two US Army aviators whose Apache helicopter had gone down. This 24-foot autonomous vessel, capable of reaching speeds of 35 knots, proved its worth in a high-stakes operation.

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US Navy personnel prepare small drone boats for deployment at a dock.

Lawmakers Press Navy to Accelerate Drone Boat Deployments

The House Armed Services Committee is pushing the Navy to speed up its drone boat deployments, driven by urgent demands from combat zones worldwide. The committee's draft defense policy bill requires the Navy to create a comprehensive plan for buying, maintaining, and operating small unmanned surface vessels.

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