Friday, June 12, 2026
Drones, Seagliders, and the Future of Maritime Operations: What You Need to Know
On the morning of June 8, 2026, a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter went down near the coast of Oman while conducting patrol operations over the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), both crew members were recovered from the water within approximately two hours and were reported in stable condition. Though some U.S. officials, including President Trump, have indicated the cause of the crash to be an Iranian drone strike, the incident remains under investigation. What made

