Us shot down its own jet

Multiple sources, although none from traditionally trusted or mainstream outlets, consistently report that a U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser, the USS Gettysburg, mistakenly shot down one of its own F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets over the Red Sea. The incident reportedly occurred during ongoing operations against Houthi rebels, resulting in a "friendly fire" event where two U.S. Navy pilots were forced to eject. Despite the lack of confirmation from highly reliable or official government sources in the dataset, the uniformity and specificity of the reports—including details about the aircraft type, unit, and location—lend credibility to the claim. No sources contradict the event, and the narrative aligns with known military operational risks. Given the consistency and the absence of refutation, the claim that the U.S. shot down its own jet is supported.