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Time of India
19-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
After suffering a major blow and losing three state-of-the-art fighter jets, U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is finally returning home
What happened during the USS Harry S. Truman's Red Sea deployment? How did the USS Truman lose three fighter jets? Live Events Collision in the Mediterranean: In mid-February, the carrier collided with a large commercial vessel near Port Said, Egypt. The impact caused damage to the ship, forcing it to pull into a US naval base for repairs. This incident led to the firing of Truman's commanding officer, although details of the collision remain limited. Jet and tow tractor fall overboard: Later, in April, while the ship was back in the Red Sea, a fighter jet and a tow tractor fell into the ocean. The F/A-18 was being moved in the hangar bay when the accident happened. A sailor narrowly escaped injury after jumping out of the cockpit moments before the aircraft slipped overboard. Reports suggested the ship was taking evasive action at the time, which may have contributed to the mishap. Arresting cable failure: Just over a week later, another F/A-18 crashed into the sea during a landing attempt. The arresting cable — a key safety system used to stop aircraft as they land on the deck — snapped, failing to catch the tailhook of the fighter jet. Thankfully, both pilots ejected and were rescued by helicopter. Why was the USS Truman deployed to the Red Sea? What's next for the USS Harry S. Truman? What does this mean for future US Navy operations? FAQs: (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman is finally heading home after a long and difficult deployment in the Red Sea. The ship, which had been involved in combat operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen, lost three fighter jets during its mission and also suffered a collision with a commercial vessel. Now, after months at sea and multiple incidents, Truman has left the Red Sea and is sailing through the Mediterranean on its way back to Norfolk, to a US defense official who spoke to Business Insider on Monday, the carrier is currently in the Mediterranean Sea, though the exact date of its return to homeport remains deployment of the USS Harry S. Truman was part of US military efforts in the Middle East, particularly in supporting Operation Rough Rider — a bombing campaign targeting Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. Truman was one of two aircraft carriers involved in the operation, which began earlier this year and lasted several weeks before the Biden administration decided to pause the mission in early its time in the region, the carrier participated in intense operations, launching air missions and maintaining a naval presence in a critical conflict zone. But the mission wasn't without Truman's deployment turned disastrous when the ship lost three F/A-18 fighter jets in separate incidents, raising serious safety USS Harry S. Truman was deployed to the Red Sea as part of a broader US strategy to counter threats in the Middle East. Its presence was meant to show force and maintain stability in waters that have seen increased missile and drone attacks by Houthi forces. The ship's operations supported airstrikes during Operation Rough Rider, where US forces targeted launch sites, radar systems, and other military assets in mission placed the crew under high pressure for months, especially as tensions escalated and attacks on commercial vessels in the region intensified. Truman's deployment underscored the risks US naval forces face during such combat that USS Harry S. Truman is on its way back to Norfolk, the Navy will likely conduct a full review of the deployment, including the aircraft losses and the earlier collision. Investigations are expected to examine the sequence of accidents, operational decision-making, and whether safety protocols need return of the Truman leaves USS Carl Vinson as the only US aircraft carrier currently operating in the region. The Vinson is equipped with the F-35C stealth fighter, a newer, more advanced aircraft designed for carrier operations, which may influence future carrier deployment troubled deployment could have long-term implications. The loss of three fighter jets — each valued at tens of millions of dollars — and damage to a $6 billion aircraft carrier raises concerns about operational readiness and safety at sea. It also highlights the challenges of maintaining a strong military presence in conflict-prone waters like the Red US military strategy continues to evolve, the Navy may adjust deployment cycles, training standards, and equipment handling to prevent similar incidents. For now, the focus is on safely bringing Truman and her crew home after one of the most eventful deployments in recent carrier lost three fighter jets and had a serious exact return date is still unknown, but it's currently in the Mediterranean.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US warplane plunges into Red Sea in failed landing attempt, second jet lost from USS Truman in 10 days
A $67 million F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed into the Red Sea on Tuesday after failing to land on the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier, a US defense official said Wednesday. Both aviators ejected safely and sustained only minor incident occurred when the jet failed to catch the arresting wire, the system used to stop landing aircraft, and went overboard. This is the second such mishap involving the Truman in just over a April 28, another F/A-18E jet was lost overboard when towing crews lost control while maneuvering it in the hangar. A sailor and a tow tractor were also involved in that accident. Additionally, late last year, another jet was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg cruiser during operations off the Truman. In February, the carrier itself collided with a merchant vessel near Egypt's Port USS Truman is one of two US aircraft carriers stationed in the Middle East amid ongoing airstrikes targeting Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels . Seven MQ-9 Reaper drones have also been lost in the region since March Tuesday, President Trump announced that the Huthis had agreed to cease attacks on ships in the Red Sea, prompting the US to halt its strikes. Oman later confirmed a ceasefire agreement had been reached between the two sides.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Houthi Rebels SINK $60 MN U.S. F/A-18 Hornet Fighter, BOMBARD USS Truman Before Trump Truce?
The U.S. Navy has lost yet another F/A-18 Super Hornet, marking the third such high-value warplane loss in the Red Sea region amid heightened tensions with Yemen's Houthi rebels. The $60 million jet reportedly plunged into the sea after an arrestment failure during landing aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, forcing both aviators to eject. They were safely rescued and suffered only minor injuries. The incident occurred on the same day as unconfirmed Houthi claims of targeting the USS Truman, although a direct link remains unclear. This follows similar losses: one aircraft fell off the Truman during evasive maneuvers just last week, while another was mistakenly shot down in December by a U.S. guided missile cruiser. Read More
International Business Times
07-05-2025
- General
- International Business Times
Fighter Jet Worth $70 Million Accidentally Falls from USS Harry S. Truman Into Red Sea, the Second in Less Than Two Weeks
A second fighter jet worth millions of dollars fell from the USS Harry S. Truman into the Red Sea. Officials said that a U.S. F-18 jet went overboard on Tuesday after slipping off the aircraft carrier's flight deck, injuring two pilots. This is the second expensive plane the US Navy has lost to the sea in less than 10 days The F/A-18 Super Hornet suffered an "arrestment failure" while trying to land on the USS Harry S. Truman, CNN reported. Both the pilots managed to eject safely before the jet plunged into the sea and were later rescued by a helicopter. They sustained only minor injuries and received medical treatment. Second Fighter Jet Lost in Less Than Two Weeks Preliminary reports suggest that the tail hook failed to catch the arresting wire meant to slow the aircraft, which continued to move forward toward the bow before plunging into the sea, sources told the news outlet. This marks the second recent incident involving the loss of a fighter jet—each valued at up to $70 million—in the Red Sea. Last Monday, a $56 million F/A-18 fighter jet skidded off the USS Truman while the massive aircraft carrier was making a sharp maneuver to dodge incoming attacks from Houthi militants. A quick-thinking sailor narrowly escaped disaster, jumping out just moments before the jet plunged into the Red Sea. The unidentified sailor was inside the cockpit when the aircraft suddenly slipped from the deck, Business Insider reported. Navy officials earlier said that the crew lost control of the Super Hornet during the maneuver, and one sailor was injured in the incident. However, a U.S. defense official later confirmed that the injured sailor—who sustained only minor injuries—bailed out of the cockpit as soon as he realized the jet was about to fall overboard. Jets Still in Sea It's still unclear how much time elapsed between the sailor's escape and the jet's fall into the sea. The defense official said that it's standard practice to have a crew member inside the cockpit during such movements to operate emergency brakes or steer the jet if necessary. Fighter jets are regularly repositioned on the hangar deck to prepare them for flight missions or maintenance tasks. It remains unclear if any efforts will be made to recover the jet, which belonged to Strike Fighter Squadron 136. The incident is still being investigated. The USS Truman has been stationed in the Middle East for several months and has recently taken part in military operations targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen. According to U.S. Central Command, the military has been carrying out strikes regularly using fighter jets, bombers, naval vessels, and drones. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has already extended the Truman's deployment by about a month. Last month, U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, reportedly killed eight, according to statements from the Houthi rebels.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Second Navy fighter jet goes overboard from Truman aircraft carrier, pilots ejected
Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected while attempting to land a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier on Tuesday, resulting in the aircraft being lost in the Red Sea, the second such incident in a week, Department of Defense officials said. An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, was landing on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman "when the arrestment failed, causing the aircraft to go overboard," the official told Fox News Digital. Navy Deploys Additional Warship To Curb Illegal Immigration, Drug Smuggling At The Southern Border Both pilots in the aircraft ejected and were rescued. The warplane went overboard into the sea and has not been recovered. "The aviators were evaluated by medical personnel and assessed to have minor injuries. No flight deck personnel were injured," the official said. The incident occurred just over a week after another F/A-18F Super Hornet went overboard on the USS Truman. Read On The Fox News App Trump's Use Of Warship For Border Enforcement A 'Smart' Use Of Military Force, Expert Says The USS Harry S. Truman at sea. The $67.4 million aircraft was lost when it was actively under tow in a hangar bay when the crew lost control of the aircraft . Sailors towing the aircraft took "immediate action" to move clear of the aircraft before it fell overboard, the Navy said. At the time, officials said the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, a coalition of U.S. warships deployed to the Red Sea, and an air wing remained fully mission-capable. Click To Get The Fox News App The strike group comprises the Truman aircraft carrier and nine squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1, three guided-missile destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 28, and the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Gettysburg. The carrier has been operating in the Red Sea, where it has launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthi terrorists based in Yemen. On Tuesday, Trump announced a ceasefire with the terror group. Original article source: Second Navy fighter jet goes overboard from Truman aircraft carrier, pilots ejected
