Two US Navy aircraft, a Super Hornet and a Sea Hawk helicopter, crashed 30 minutes apart while deployed from the USS Nimitz in the South China Sea during routine operations. All personnel involved were rescued and reported to be in stable condition, while investigations into the causes of the crashes are ongoing. These incidents occurred amidst President Trump's diplomatic tour in Asia, highlighting rising tensions between the US and China.
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