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News in English (USA) / 07.05.2025 / 06:00

US Navy Suffers Multiple Fighter Jet Losses Amid Rising Houthi Tensions

The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier has experienced a troubling streak of incidents, with two F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets lost at sea within a week, totaling four major mishaps in recent months. Both jets fell into the Red Sea while the carrier was allegedly avoiding fire from Houthi rebels. These incidents have heightened concerns about the safety of naval operations in the region. The U.S. Navy confirmed that the jets, each valued at over $60 million, were lost due to a combination of operational challenges in a high-pressure environment. Navy officials assert that despite the incidents, the carrier remains operationally capable.
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