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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A Close Call: US Navy's Friendly Fire Mishap in the Red Sea

In the vast expanse of the Red Sea, a grave error occurred. A US Navy cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly fired on its own fighter jets. The incident, which took place in December 2024, was a stark reminder of the dangers of miscommunication and technical glitches in modern warfare. The USS Get

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Dec 22 2024CRIME

Navy Jet Downed by Friendly Fire, Pilots Escape

On a Sunday morning, a U. S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down by what seemed like friendly fire off the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea. Both pilots managed to safely eject. One of the pilots might have minor injuries. The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New Jets: More Fire or More Problems?

Ukraine is getting advanced fighter jets like the F-16 and Mirage 2000-5, but will this really lead to more planes being shot down? The truth might surprise you. These new jets could make Russian anti-aircraft fire more dangerous. That’s because when jets fly, they attract enemy fire. While it’s pos

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Russian Soldier's Tale: North Korean Troops in Ukraine Fire Misguided Shots

Imagine this: a Russian soldier finds himself in a real-life nightmare. He's in the middle of a war zone, and suddenly, the North Korean troops who were supposed to be on his side start shooting. . . at him! This isn't some movie plot twist; it's a reality that's causing a stir. The soldier, capture

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