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<p><meta charset="utf-8"/>Two US Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday (Dec 22) in a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea, according to the US military. Both the pilots ejected and survived, with one sustaining minor injuries. In this apparent incident, US forces targeted Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have been the biggest danger to American troops in the region for over a year.</p></p>
<p>The US Central Command issued a statement confirming a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea.</p>
<p>"The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18, which was flying off the USS Harry S Truman," it said.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Accidental fire </strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr">The pilots were flying a two-seat F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. The USS Gettysburg, which is a guided missile cruiser, fortuitously fired the missile that brought the jet down.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“It’s unclear how such an error occurred,” the U.S. military’s Central Command stated. Generally in a strike group, vessels and aircraft communicate via radar and radio to refrain from mistakes like these.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Red Sea tensions reach breaking point.</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr">The Red Sea has become a hive of violence escalation, with the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels baiting the merchant and military vessels. The US forces were responding to missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis before the shootdown happened.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The US airstrikes hit Houthi sites in Yemen on Saturday night, including a missile storage facility and a command and control centre.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Later, the Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for bringing down the US jet.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The Houthi attacks have sunk two ships, killed four sailors, and damaged others.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Increasing Houthi aggression</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr">Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on ships, stating that they target vessels linked to Israel, the US, and the UK. Although many of these ships have no direct ties to the conflict.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Despite US and European military patrols in the Red Sea, the region remains erratic.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The incident highlights the risk factor of operating in such tense conditions. Central Command noted that Houthi missile and drone fire often leaves sailors with only seconds to react, leading to risks of errors like this.</p>
<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>) </p>


The pilots were flying a two-seat F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. The USS Gettysburg, which is a guided missile cruiser, fortuitously fired the missile that brought the jet down.



Washington, USA Two US Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday (Dec 22) in a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea, according to the US military. Both the pilots ejected and survived, with one sustaining minor injuries. In this apparent incident, US forces targeted Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have been the biggest danger to American troops in the region for over a year. The US Central Command issued a statement confirming a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea. "The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18, which was flying off the USS Harry S Truman," it said. Accidental fire The pilots were flying a two-seat F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. The USS Gettysburg, which is a guided missile cruiser, fortuitously fired the missile that brought the jet down. “It’s unclear how such an error occurred,” the U.S. military’s Central Command stated. Generally in a strike group, vessels and aircraft communicate via radar and radio to refrain from mistakes like these. Also Read: Indian Navy's fighter jet MiG 29K crashes in Goa due to an unknown 'technical malfunction' Red Sea tensions reach breaking point. The Red Sea has become a hive of violence escalation, with the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels baiting the merchant and military vessels. The US forces were responding to missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis before the shootdown happened. The US airstrikes hit Houthi sites in Yemen on Saturday night, including a missile storage facility and a command and control centre. Later, the Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for bringing down the US jet. The Houthi attacks have sunk two ships, killed four sailors, and damaged others. Watch | Nepal Plane Crash: 18 killed in Kathmandu's plane crash, pilot survives Increasing Houthi aggression Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on ships, stating that they target vessels linked to Israel, the US, and the UK. Although many of these ships have no direct ties to the conflict. Despite US and European military patrols in the Red Sea, the region remains erratic. The incident highlights the risk factor of operating in such tense conditions. Central Command noted that Houthi missile and drone fire often leaves sailors with only seconds to react, leading to risks of errors like this. (With inputs from agencies)

Two US Navy pilots shot down in 'friendly fire' incident over Red Sea

<p><meta charset="utf-8" />Two US Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday (Dec 22) in a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea, according to the US military. Both the pilots ejected and survived, with one sustaining minor injuries. In this apparent incident, US forces targeted Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have been the biggest danger to American troops in the region for over a year.</p>

<p>The US Central Command issued a&nbsp;statement confirming&nbsp;a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea.</p>

<p>"The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18, which was flying off the USS Harry S Truman," it said.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Accidental fire&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">The pilots were flying a two-seat F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. The USS Gettysburg, which is a guided missile cruiser, fortuitously fired the missile that brought the jet down.</p>

<p dir="ltr">“It’s unclear how such an error occurred,” the U.S. military’s Central Command stated. Generally in a strike group, vessels and aircraft communicate via radar and radio to refrain from mistakes like these.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-indian-navys-fighter-jet-mig-29k-crashes-in-goa-due-to-an-unknown-technical-malfunction-524742">Indian Navy's fighter jet MiG 29K crashes in Goa due to an unknown 'technical malfunction'&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Red Sea tensions reach breaking point.</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">The Red Sea has become a hive of violence escalation, with the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels baiting the merchant and military vessels. The US forces were responding to missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis before the shootdown happened.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The US airstrikes hit Houthi sites in Yemen on Saturday night, including a missile storage facility and a command and control centre.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Later, the Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for bringing down the US jet.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The Houthi attacks have sunk two ships, killed four sailors, and damaged others.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Nepal Plane Crash: 18 killed in Kathmandu's plane crash, pilot survives</strong></p>

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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Increasing Houthi aggression</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on ships, stating that they target vessels linked to Israel, the US, and the UK. Although many of these ships have no direct ties to the conflict.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Despite US and European military patrols in the Red Sea, the region remains erratic.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The incident highlights the risk factor of operating in such tense conditions. Central Command noted that Houthi missile and drone fire often leaves sailors with only seconds to react, leading to risks of errors like this.</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>)&nbsp;</p>


Two US Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday (Dec 22) in a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea, according to the US military. Both the pilots ejected and survived, with one sustaining minor injuries.

Two US Navy pilots were shot down on Sunday (Dec 22) in a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea, according to the US military. Both the pilots ejected and survived, with one sustaining minor injuries. In this apparent incident, US forces targeted Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have been the biggest danger to American troops in the region for over a year. The US Central Command issued a statement confirming a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea. "The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18, which was flying off the USS Harry S Truman," it said. Accidental fire The pilots were flying a two-seat F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. The USS Gettysburg, which is a guided missile cruiser, fortuitously fired the missile that brought the jet down. “It’s unclear how such an error occurred,” the U.S. military’s Central Command stated. Generally in a strike group, vessels and aircraft communicate via radar and radio to refrain from mistakes like these. Also Read: Indian Navy's fighter jet MiG 29K crashes in Goa due to an unknown 'technical malfunction' Red Sea tensions reach breaking point. The Red Sea has become a hive of violence escalation, with the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels baiting the merchant and military vessels. The US forces were responding to missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis before the shootdown happened. The US airstrikes hit Houthi sites in Yemen on Saturday night, including a missile storage facility and a command and control centre. Later, the Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for bringing down the US jet. The Houthi attacks have sunk two ships, killed four sailors, and damaged others. Watch | Nepal Plane Crash: 18 killed in Kathmandu's plane crash, pilot survives Increasing Houthi aggression Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Houthis have launched over 100 attacks on ships, stating that they target vessels linked to Israel, the US, and the UK. Although many of these ships have no direct ties to the conflict. Despite US and European military patrols in the Red Sea, the region remains erratic. The incident highlights the risk factor of operating in such tense conditions. Central Command noted that Houthi missile and drone fire often leaves sailors with only seconds to react, leading to risks of errors like this. (With inputs from agencies)

<p>Two crew members of US Naval Air Forces were killed when a training plane crashed southeast of Mobile, Alabama, authorities said Friday.</p>

<p>US Naval Air Forces say the aircrew did not survive the crash. Their names will not be released at this time as officials wait until 24 hours after the next-of-kin is notified.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement on social media, the authorities on US naval air forces said that "a U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II aircraft crashed in Foley, Alabama, at approximately 5 p.m. CST today. The aircrew did not survive the crash. We are not aware of any civilian casualties this time. The names of the deceased will not be released until 24 hours after the next-of-kin notification. The incident is currently under investigation. The Navy is cooperating fully with local authorities."<br />
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<p>According to officials, the plane hit a house and two cars. The crash occurred near Magnolia School in Magnolia Springs, according to the sheriff’s office.<br />
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The US Department of Defense and the Navy were set to handle the investigation, the sheriff’s office said.</p>

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Two crew members of US Naval Air Forces were killed when a training plane crashed southeast of Mobile, Alabama, authorities said Friday. US Naval Air Forces say the aircrew did not survive the crash.

Two crew members of US Naval Air Forces were killed when a training plane crashed southeast of Mobile, Alabama, authorities said Friday. US Naval Air Forces say the aircrew did not survive the crash. Their names will not be released at this time as officials wait until 24 hours after the next-of-kin is notified. In a statement on social media, the authorities on US naval air forces said that "a U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II aircraft crashed in Foley, Alabama, at approximately 5 p.m. CST today. The aircrew did not survive the crash. We are not aware of any civilian casualties this time. The names of the deceased will not be released until 24 hours after the next-of-kin notification. The incident is currently under investigation. The Navy is cooperating fully with local authorities." Update plane crash: The plane involved in the crash is going to be a US Naval aircraft. No civilians were injured on the ground. DOD and Navy personnel will be handling the investigation and will provide further updates. — BC Sheriff's Office (@1BC_SO) October 23, 2020 × According to officials, the plane hit a house and two cars. The crash occurred near Magnolia School in Magnolia Springs, according to the sheriff’s office. The US Department of Defense and the Navy were set to handle the investigation, the sheriff’s office said. (With inputs from agencies)

Two pilots killed in US Navy aircraft crash in Alabama