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An AH-64E Apache assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, prepares to land in a forward arming and refueling point in order to receive refuel before conducting operations for Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 2, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Trump recounts how Army pilots involved in helicopter crash and drone boat rescue were ‘very lucky’

"That bomb was lodged in the helicopter, it didn't explode, it was on fire, but it didn't explode," Trump said.

3 days ago By Jon Harper

Saronic Corsair (Saronic image)

Autonomous Corsair maritime drone rescues US military pilots after crash near Oman

It marks the U.S. military’s first publicized use of an unmanned surface vessel to recover aircrew in real-world warfare.

4 days ago By Brandi Vincent