Florida charter reels in suspected US military drone

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What happened

A Florida fishing charter unexpectedly recovered a suspected US military drone floating off the coast near Eglin Air Force Base.

The aircraft appeared to be an American clone of Iran’s Shahed-136.

Key facts

  • The aircraft appeared to be an American clone of Iran’s Shahed-136.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:23:30 UTC.

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