U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) successfully engaged five airborne unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) over the Red Sea U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) said on it its X page .
It was determined the UAVs presented an imminent threat to U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels in the region.
These actions are taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels.
U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) did not provide additional details