drone
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The military officials who spoke to CBS News said the pair had been rescued by an uncrewed surface drone that was operated by Task Force 59.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
A drone boat rescued two American crew members in a first-of-its-kind operation at sea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It was not immediately clear what type of drone was used in the rescue operation, but a US official told ABC News that it had a speed boat-like design.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Local media in Iran that a "hostile drone" was shot down over Tehran by air defences.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
In time, the locust drone of the school board gave over to the mourning of doves in the eaves.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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