Red Sea Incident: US Navy Jet Falls Overboard
The incident marks a significant loss for the US military, with the sunk fighter jet being the latest in a series of repeated attacks on US warships in the region, and the US Navy is taking steps to protect its warships and personnel from Houthi rebels in Yemen.
A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet worth over $60 million fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, while it was being towed on board, resulting in the aircraft sinking and one sailor sustaining a minor injury.
The incident occurred after the Truman made a hard turn to evade Houthi fire, marking the latest in a series of repeated attacks on US warships in the region. The US Navy has stepped up airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, and the Truman has been targeted by Houthi rebels in the past.
This incident is not the first time the US military has suffered losses in the region. A $50 million F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet was destroyed while battling Houthi forces in Yemen, and the US also lost $200 million worth of drones in a separate Houthi attack. The US Navy has launched an investigation into the incident, which is currently underway.
The Red Sea incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the US and Houthi rebels in the region, with the US Navy taking steps to protect its warships and personnel from repeated attacks. The investigation into the incident is expected to provide more insight into the circumstances surrounding the loss of the fighter jet.