High-Altitude Drone Lost In Unclear Circumstances Overseas
The US Navy has confirmed the loss of an MQ-4C Triton aircraft in a Class A mishap, with the cause of the crash currently unclear. The incident occurred earlier this month, resulting in no personnel injuries, but the exact location remains undisclosed due to operational security concerns. The MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance maritime aircraft used for persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The Navy had only received 20 of these aircraft as of last year, with plans to grow its fleet to 27. This incident was first reported by Breaking Defense.