Washington, Oct. 27 -- Two US Naval aircraft - a helicopter and a fighter jet - crashed within half an hour of each other during separate routine operations over the South China Sea, with all crew members safely rescued, according to the US Pacific Fleet.
The Navy has opened an investigation into the cause of both accidents, which occurred on Sunday over one of the world's most strategically sensitive waterways - an area often seen as a potential flashpoint between global powers, as per the US Navy.
The South China Sea - bordered by China and several Southeast Asian nations - has become a hotbed of diplomatic tensions, as Beijing has arbitrarily announced its claims to over 95% of the waterway, and defying international rulings which reje...