US Conducts Precision Strikes Following Apache Downing The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out precision strikes on Iranian targets on June 9, responding to the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, described as a proportional and defensive measure, targeted Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar i

Two U.S. Army Apache crew members were rescued by a Navy sea drone after their helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, U.S. officials said. The incident occurred near the coast of Oman early Tuesday, June 9, 2026, local time, while the AH-64 Apache was operating in regional waters. Both crew members were recovered and were reported to be stable and uninjured. U.S. Navy Sea Drone Used in Rare Rescue Operation

A U.S. Army Apache crew was rescued by an unmanned boat after a helicopter crash off the coast of Oman, according to U.S. Central Command. The crash happened at about 3:30 a.m. local time Tuesday, though the provided account did not specify the full calendar date. Two aviators spent about two hours in the water before a 24-foot unmanned boat found them and brought them safely to shore. Apache Crew Rescued by Unmanned Boat Near Oma

Taiwan China tensions are again drawing global attention as China increases military activity around the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan strengthens its defence planning. The year 2027 has become a major talking point because of what many defence analysts call the Davidson Window. This does not mean war is confirmed in 2027. That is the biggest misunderstanding. The real concern is different: by 2027, China’s P