The U.S. military's Central Command confirmed that a Navy ship mistakenly shot down an American fighter jet in the Red Sea, marking a serious case of friendly fire. The incident involved an F/A-18 jet that had taken off from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. Fortunately, both pilots ejected safely and were recovered, with one sustaining only minor injuries. An investigation is underway to ascertain how this mistake occurred.
Central Command disclosed that the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg accidentally fired upon the F/A-18, both of which are part of the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group deployed in the area. This pitiful incident raises significant alarm regarding operational protocols and possible failures in communication or targeting systems, especially in a high-stakes environment where understanding friend or foe is critical.
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