U.S. Navy Fighter Jet Accidentally Shot Down by American Warship Over Red Sea

Two pilots survived the friendly fire incident involving the USS Gettysburg, as tensions in the region remain high.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet was mistakenly shot down by the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg early Sunday morning over the Red Sea.
Both pilots on board the fighter jet successfully ejected and were rescued, with one sustaining minor injuries, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
The incident occurred during heightened alert in the region, following recent U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and ongoing threats from rebel forces supported by Iran.
Preliminary reports suggest the jet was misidentified as a threat, with Centcom confirming the incident was not the result of hostile fire and launching an investigation into the friendly fire case.
The Red Sea area has seen increasing tensions due to attacks on commercial and military vessels by Houthi forces, prompting a multinational naval coalition led by the U.S. to secure the critical trade route.