Coverage dated April 18, 2023

US Navy Sails First Drone Through Mideast's Strait of Hormuz

Headline from Military.com

The trip by the L3 Harris Arabian Fox MAST-13, a 13-meter speedboat carrying sensors and cameras, drew the attention of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, but took place without incident, said Navy spokesman Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins.

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Times

    Navy sends drone ship through the Strait of Hormuz (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Navy has sailed a drone speedboat through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, to test how well the service can integrate manned and unmanned surface vessels in operations.

  2. Fox News

    US Navy sails first drone boat through Strait of Hormuz between Iran, Oman (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A Navy drone boat safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman. The mission was successful even though American sailors often face tension in the area.

  3. Military.com

    US Navy Sails First Drone Through Mideast's Strait of Hormuz (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    The trip by the L3 Harris Arabian Fox MAST-13, a 13-meter speedboat carrying sensors and cameras, drew the attention of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, but took place without incident, said Navy spokesman Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins.

  4. The Times of Israel

    US Navy sails first drone boat through key strategic waterway Strait of Hormuz (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Spokesman says that while L3 Harris Arabian Fox MAST-13 speedboat carrying sensors and cameras drew attention of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, trip took place without incident

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