US warplane shot down in Red Sea 'friendly fire' incident

Both pilots were rescued after ejecting safely from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft.

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US shoots down two of its own navy pilots over Red Sea in ‘apparent friendly fire’ incident

Pilots recovered alive – one with minor injuries – after ejecting from fighter jet as US military says its guided missile cruiser ‘mistakenly’ fired on the F/A-18. Two US navy pilots were shot down ...
The Guardian - 3h
2 U.S. Navy pilots eject to safety after friendly fire downs their fighter jet

Two U.S. Navy pilots safely ejected over the Red Sea on Sunday after the F/A-18 fighter jet they were in was shot down by what appeared to be friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said.
NBC News - 5h
U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Red Sea by Apparent Friendly Fire

A U.S. Navy ship mistakenly fired at the F/A-18, whose two pilots were safely recovered, the military said.
The New York Times - 5h
2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
CBS News - 6h
Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident

Both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering minor injuries.
ABC News - 6h
2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in 'friendly fire' incident: Military

Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely over the Red Sea after their F/A-18 fighter aircraft was mistakenly shot down in "an apparent case of friendly fire."
ABC News - 6h
US seeks stronger UN powers to intercept Red Sea shipments to Yemen’s Houthis

Pentagon also considering redesignating Iranian-backed Houthis as terrorist group. Middle East crisis – live updates The US is seeking global support to give the UN clearer powers to interdict ...
The Guardian - 5d
US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'

A U_S_ senator says mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey should be “shot down, if necessary."
ABC News - Dec. 12
Australia synagogue fire "likely a terrorist incident," police say

Police say a fire that seriously damaged a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, was very likely caused by arsonists in "a terrorist attack."
CBS News - Dec. 9