Navy Jet Lost at Sea From USS Harry S. Truman
A US Navy F/A-18F fighter jet was lost over the Red Sea after a failed landing attempt on the USS Harry S. Truman. The incident marks the second aircraft mishap in a little over a week. Navy officials reported no hostile fire involved; one crew member sustained minor injuries. The Truman has been deployed in the region supporting Operation Rough Rider—a US campaign responding to maritime threats by Yemen’s Houthi rebels—which recently eased after an Oman-brokered ceasefire. Still, the accident underscores ongoing operational risks in contested waters, while the Houthis’ tensions with nearby nations continue simmering on separate fronts.
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- • USS Harry S. Truman: A Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in US Naval service, commissioned in 1998, integral to various operations worldwide.
- • F/A-18F: A twin-seat, multirole combat jet used by the Navy for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
- • Houthi Rebels: A faction in Yemen engaged in conflict, known for targeting vessels in regional waters.
- • Oman-Brokered Ceasefire: A temporary agreement easing hostilities in Yemen, yet tensions linger in the broader region.
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