Texas-Based Autonomous Surface Vessel Helped Rescue Helicopter Pilots in Strait of Hormuz (opens in a new tab)
A Texas-based autonomous surface vessel assisted in rescuing helicopter pilots in the Strait of Hormuz in June 2026. The unmanned vessel played a role in the operation, though specific details of its involvement were not disclosed. The incident highlights the growing use of autonomous technology in maritime rescue missions. No further information about the pilots or the cause of the incident was provided.