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US Navy drone surveils Persian Gulf near Iran

The US Navy has reportedly retired the 'OVRLD01' callsign in remembrance of an MQ-4C Triton drone lost at sea.

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 23:43 UTC
US Navy drone surveils Persian Gulf near Iran
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The US Navy has reportedly retired the 'OVRLD01' callsign in remembrance of an MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drone lost at sea. The callsign was associated with the drone that was conducting missions over the Persian Gulf, skirting Iranian airspace. This symbolic gesture comes as a second Triton, 'OVERLORD 02', continues to operate in the region, highlighting ongoing US surveillance activity amid heightened tensions with Iran.
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20 Apr@Osinttechnical

The drone has been identified with the specific callsign "OVERLORD 02".

21 Apr@thenewarea51

Aviation observers note the 'OVRLD01' callsign has been retired in remembrance of the lost drone.

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