Drone Boat Saves Apache Helicopter Crew Stranded in Darkness Near Strait of Hormuz

An unmanned drone boat was deployed near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel located two Apache helicopter pilots stranded in darkness. The pilots had been forced to ditch after a mechanical failure. The drone‑controlled craft delivered rescue equipment and supplies. Crew members were extracted safely to a waiting ship. The Independent describes the operation as a first of its kind. Military officials praised the technology’s rapid response capability. The incident underscores growing reliance on autonomous rescue assets.