US Navy MQ-4C Triton Drone Worth $200M Vanishes Over Strait of Hormuz

A US Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared over the Strait of Hormuz after sending an emergency code 7700 signal. The unmanned aircraft fell from 50,000 feet with no debris recovery or official confirmation. Built by Northrop Grumman and valued at over $200 million, the drone was operating above a key global oil passage handling nearly 20% of the world’s supply. The loss occurs amid a US-Iran ceasefire and limited shipping in the region, with no party claiming responsibility. This incident adds to recent US military equipment losses and heightens regional tensions.

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