Billion-Dollar USV Builder Saronic Scores Operational Milestone in Oman Rescue

A U.S. Navy-operated autonomous surface vessel (ASV) built by Saronic rescued two U.S. Army aviators after their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed off the coast of Oman, marking what appears to be the first publicly reported personnel recovery conducted by an unmanned surface vessel.

According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the helicopter went down near the coast of Oman while conducting patrol operations on Monday, June 8. The two crew members were rescued within approximately two hours and were reported in stable condition. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

The rescue was carried out by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command