Summary
The U.S. Navy reported losing three F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets during the USS Harry S. Truman's deployment to the Middle East. The planes were lost due to a malfunction, friendly fire, and a defensive maneuver. The deployment aimed to protect shipping routes in the Red Sea from September 2024 to May 2025.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Navy lost three fighter jets from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Middle East.
- The losses were caused by a malfunction, friendly fire, and a defensive maneuver.
- The Harry S. Truman was involved in operations against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- An additional incident involved the aircraft carrier colliding with a merchant ship.
- The deployment's goal was to secure important shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
- The operation took place from September 2024 to May 2025.
