US Drone Crash | US Loses $240 Million Triton Drone Over Hormuz In Major Surveillance Blow #NDTV

Valued at approximately $240 million, the Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance platform capable of remaining airborne for over 24 hours, providing continuous real-time intelligence across critical maritime zones. The drone reportedly lost altitude mid-mission before crashing into the Persian Gulf and has been classified as a total loss.

With only a limited number of these advanced systems in service, the incident is expected to strain US surveillance capabilities in one of the world’s most sensitive conflict theatres. While early indications point to a technical failure, investigations are underway.

The crash underscores both the scale of military assets deployed in the region- and the high costs of maintaining persistent “eyes in the sky” over a rapidly escalating geopolitical flashpoint.

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