Unmanned Aerial Vehicle destroyed, Red Sea
Issued: 4 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
6 May 2024 - 07:47 CWD Notification 002- (May 24) Indian Ocean OSINT MILITANTS Open source
Open source states that the US Navy successfully engaged and destroyed an unmanned aerial vehicle in the Red Sea, launched by Iranian backed Houthi militants (exact position not specified). It was determined the UAV presented an imminent threat to U.S. coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region.
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