US warship shoots down two Uncrewed Aerial Systems, Red Sea
Issued: 11 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
3 Dec 2023 - 07:00 CWD Notification 001- (Dec 23) Indian Ocean OSINT MILITANTS Open source
Open-source reports state that from 0700 to 1200 UTC, the USS Carney responded to a vessels distress call relating to an attack (exact location not specified). The Arleigh-Burke class destroyer deployed to the area and intercepted two drones, one to defend itself and the other after checking the vessel that had made the distress call. The USS Carney was not damaged in the incident and no injuries were reported.
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