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US MQ-4C Triton surveils Strait of Hormuz

A US Navy MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drone has been tracked operating over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 01:48 UTC
US MQ-4C Triton surveils Strait of Hormuz
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A US Navy MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drone has been tracked operating over the Strait of Hormuz. The drone, identified by its tactical hex code #AE7814 and callsign OVRLD02, was observed conducting reconnaissance in the critical waterway. This flight occurs amid heightened US-Iran tensions and a US naval blockade in the region. The Triton's mission is likely focused on monitoring maritime traffic and Iranian military activity.
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