An unmanned vessel manufactured by defense technology startup Saronic successfully rescued two Iranian helicopter crew members from the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The operation involved Saronic's Corsair drone boat, which was able to locate and extract the aviators from the strategic waterway.

Saronic, a defense technology company specializing in autonomous maritime systems, is currently valued at $9.3 billion. The company focuses on developing unmanned surface vessels for military and security applications.

The rescue operation took place in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. The waterway is one of the world's most important oil transit chokepoints, handling roughly one-fifth of global petroleum liquids transit.

Details about the circumstances that led to the helicopter crew requiring rescue have not been disclosed. The successful extraction demonstrates the operational capabilities of autonomous maritime vessels in real-world rescue scenarios.

The incident highlights the growing role of unmanned systems in maritime operations, particularly in strategically important waters where traditional rescue operations might face additional complications.