USS Thomas Hudner Repels Drone Launched from Yemen

A U.S. guided-missile destroyer operating in the Middle East shot down a drone from Yemen on Wednesday, the Pentagon said in a statement. Destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116) shot down the drone in the Red Sea, according to the Defense Department. “On November 15th and while transiting the international waters of the Red Sea, the crew of the USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) engaged a drone that originated from Yemen and was heading in the direction of the ship,” the Pentagon said in the statement. “The Hudner‘s crew engaged and shot down the drone to ensure the safety of U.S. … Continue reading USS Thomas Hudner Repels Drone Launched from Yemen