The shootdown of the F/A-18 Super Hornet by the USS Gettysburg highlighted the rising dangers in the Red Sea corridor as threats from Iranian-backed Houthis continue to escalate.
U.S. military Central Command confirmed that the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired on the F/A-18, which had just launched from the USS Harry S. Truman.
Despite ongoing patrols by U.S. and European military coalitions, the risk of 'friendly fire' incidents underscores the complexities of operating in a hostile environment.
Initial confusion regarding aircraft identification raises serious questions on the communication systems among battle groups, particularly as prior hostile engagements pressured sailors into rapid decision-making.
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