A mystery surrounds the disappearance of one of the rarest and most expensive unmanned aircraft of the United States, the US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton, which disappeared from radar and crashed a week ago in the Persian Gulf region under circumstances that remain unclear. Specifically, the incident occurred exactly one week ago, on April 9, after the temporary ceasefire with Iran took effect. The US Navy reported that the circumstances of the crash are still under investigation and it has not yet been clarified whether the loss was caused by an attack or technical failure. The exact location of the crash has not been disclosed, citing “operational and security reasons.”
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The United States Navy has confirmed the crash of its advanced MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, marking a major operational setback. The drone, worth around $240 million, was capable of flying for over 24 hours to provide real-time intelligence in… pic.twitter.com/CK5Xu8KoWJ
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