5 US military drone engagements in Red Sea over threat to American, coalition, and merchant vessels.

The US military has reported engaging with five drones over the Red Sea that posed an imminent threat to American, coalition, and merchant vessels. The U.S. Central Command, which oversees the region, stated the action was taken to protect freedom of navigation and ensure international waters are safer for vessels. The outcome of the engagement and nature of the threat were not specified.