The South China Sea is considered one of the world's most sensitive maritime regions.

New Delhi: Two US aircraft crashes in a single day in the South China Sea have caused a stir. An F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet and an MH-60R helicopter deployed on the US Pacific Fleet’s nuclear aircraft carrier USS Nimitz crashed into the sea within a half-hour of each other. The US has launched an investigation into both crashes, but China has reacted sharply, calling them a threat to maritime peace in the region.

US Pacific Fleet issues statement

The US Pacific Fleet issued an official statement on Monday, October 27, 2025, stating that on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2:45 pm (local time), an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter deployed on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) was assigned to the Battle

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