Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescue
Published on: June 10, 2026, 7:29 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technologies, co-founded by Indian-American engineer Vibhav Altekar, the vessel helped save two US Army personnel. This event marks a significant milestone for autonomous maritime technology, demonstrating its capability in life-saving missions.
