Safety

WASHINGTON — Navy investigation reports released this week on the Harry S. Truman carrier strike group’s deployment reveal a troubling pattern of training deficiencies, communication failures, and command judgment errors that contributed to four serious maritime incidents during Red Sea counter-Houthi operations. The heavily redacted command investigations point to inadequate training protocols, poor bridge resource management, and crews operating under severe operational strain as underlying causes for incidents ranging from friendly fire near-misses to equipment losses totaling approximately $97 million.

UK Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard announced today he will launch a formal review into the safety guidance he received from senior military officials regarding the Ajax armored ve...

Venezuela’s government has intensified pressure on the aviation industry by demanding international airlines resume flights within 48 hours or forfeit operating privileges in the country. The ultimatum from Venezuela’s National Institute of Civil Aviation (INAC) follows widespread carrier suspensions triggered by a Federal Aviation Administration warning about potentially hazardous conditions in Venezuelan airspace. The FAA advisory, issued in response to escalating US military activity in the southern Caribbean, cited “worsening security conditions and heightened military activity” affecting the Maiquetía Flight Information Region. The notice applies to aircraft “at all altitudes” and warned of possible threats from increased military operations in the region.