Firm co-founded by Indian-American behind historic sea drone rescue of US Apache crew in Gulf waters | World News

A company co-founded by an Indian-American entrepreneur carried out a historic rescue of a U.S. Apache helicopter crew using a sea drone in the Gulf waters. The operation marked the first known instance of an unmanned surface vessel recovering downed aircrew in a real-world scenario.

The firm, whose name was not disclosed, deployed the drone to retrieve the two crew members after their Apache helicopter went down. The rescue took place in the Persian Gulf, where the U.S. military maintains a significant presence.

The Indian-American co-founder was identified only as an entrepreneur based in the United States. The company specializes in autonomous maritime systems and has been developing the drone technology for several years.

The rescue was conducted without any injuries to the crew or damage to the drone, according to available details. The incident highlights the growing role of unmanned systems in military operations, particularly in search and rescue missions.