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U.S. Navy's Task Force 59
Coverage of U.S. Navy's Task Force 59 in the Nexus archive.
- Drone boat rescues U.S. helicopter crew shot down by Iran
A U.S. Apache attack helicopter shot down by Iran was rescued by a drone-boat named Corsair, marking a first-of-its-kind operation involving autonomous technology. The crew was transported to safety by the drone-boat, with both members reported in stable condition. The Navy's Task Force 59, focused on unmanned tech, operated the Corsair, which is part of a $392 million contract with Saronic.