US President Donald Trump ordered retaliatory attacks in Iran after accusing the country of shooting down the aircraft while it was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.
The two "soldiers were safely rescued within approximately two hours and are in stable condition" following the downing of their AH-64 Apache helicopter "near the coast of Oman while patrolling regional waters," according to US Central Command (Centcom).
The crew members were rescued by an uncrewed surface drone - a US Navy Corsair - that was operated by Task Force 59, said US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins.
The maker, Saronic Technologies, claims that the 24-foot drone features a speed-boat-style design. With a maximum speed of 35 knots, it can transport up to 1,000 pounds (453.5 kg) over 1,000 nautical miles.
The Texas-based defense technology company received a $392 million (£293.3 million) production contract with the US Navy in December 2025 for its Corsair autonomous marine vessels.
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