Overview

• The USS Gettysburg, part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on an F/A-18 Super Hornet shortly after it launched from the carrier.
• Both Navy pilots ejected from the aircraft and were rescued, with one sustaining minor injuries, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
• The incident occurred during ongoing US military operations targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, including airstrikes on missile storage and command facilities.
• CENTCOM stated the friendly fire event was not caused by hostile actions, and a full investigation into the circumstances is underway.
• The Red Sea region has seen heightened tensions and military activity as Houthis continue attacks on shipping and claim solidarity with Gaza in the Israel-Hamas conflict.