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2023年初，"杜魯門"號航母在撞上一艘貨船后受損。外掛式起升平臺受損，船體多處出現(xiàn)裂縫。

美國海軍在圣迭戈港對多架從海中墜落的E-18G"咆哮者"電子戰(zhàn)飛機進行打撈作業(yè)。

據(jù)美國媒體報道，自今年年初以來，美國軍隊艦機事故頻發(fā)，涉及海軍、空軍、陸軍等多個軍種。這些事故原因復雜、損失慘重，暴露出美軍在管理和維護方面存在重大隱患。

年初事故頻發(fā)

報道稱，今年開局不利，美國空軍F-35A戰(zhàn)斗機最先出現(xiàn)事故。1月28日，駐在美國阿拉斯加州艾爾森空軍基地第354戰(zhàn)斗機聯(lián)隊一架F-35A戰(zhàn)斗機在訓練過程中墜毀，機身嚴重損壞。

1月29日，美國陸軍第12航空營一架UH-60"黑鷹"直升機夜間訓練時與一家美國航空公司運營的龐巴迪CRJ700客機在里根機場附近發(fā)生碰撞，兩架飛機上所有人員遇險。

2月6日，一架由美國國防部租用的比奇350型輕型飛機從菲律賓麥克坦機場起飛后發(fā)生嚴重故障，墜毀于該國南馬京達瑙省。機上4人全部遇難，包括3名美國防務承包商和一名美國海軍陸戰(zhàn)隊電子戰(zhàn)專家。據(jù)信，該機原計劃前往棉蘭老島執(zhí)行秘密任務。

2月12日，美國海軍一架EA-18G"咆哮者"電子戰(zhàn)飛機在加利福尼亞州南部圣迭戈港附近墜毀。同一天，美國海軍"杜魯門"號航母在地中海東部與"貝西克塔斯"-M號貨船發(fā)生碰撞，導致航母水線以上部分受損，不得不駛往希臘克里特島進行維修。盡管五角大樓否認有人傷亡和核反應堆泄漏，但航母艦體出現(xiàn)"肉眼可見的裂縫"，讓美軍陷入了兩難境地。

在美軍忙于調(diào)查事故原因并應對媒體關注的同時，外媒進一步披露了更多安全問題和隱患。例如，原定加入航母編隊的"斯托克戴爾"號驅逐艦因系統(tǒng)和零部件故障被迫?？咳毡緳M須賀港等待維修；美國國務卿乘坐的空軍專機起飛后因故障返航，引發(fā)了外界對美軍裝備完好率的質疑。2月15日，美國海軍陸戰(zhàn)隊MV-22"魚鷹"傾轉旋翼機在菲律賓發(fā)生迫降事故，再次將該型機推上風口浪尖。此外，美國空軍因財力不足和技術儲備不足，決定推遲"哨兵"陸基洲際彈道導彈項目的服役評估。美國海軍駐關島的洛杉磯級攻擊核潛艇部隊被曝全員超期服役，導致部隊陷入停滯狀態(tài)。

暴露深層問題

As a symbol of the U.S. Air Force's new generation combat system, the F-35A fighter jet crash has sparked global concerns about its operational capabilities. According to U.S. Air Force officials, the F-35A has over 150 design flaws, and the government and defense contractors are still "pursuing production while continuously uncovering new issues." This incident underscores that the previous grounding and corrective measures did not resolve the underlying problems.

The crash of the UH-60 helicopter and a commercial jet highlights significant gaps in U.S. military management and infrastructure. Both Trump and the U.S. Defense Secretary, Hagse, have stated that "the primary responsibility lies with the military," and they have pointed out that "the UH-60 helicopter was operating beyond its design limits, and pilots were not adhering to the 60-meter height restriction after receiving tower warnings." The head of the U.S. Department of Defense's efficiency office has noted that after investigation, it was found that the air traffic control systems and safety notification systems at L.A. International Airport are technically outdated, with the latter experiencing operational failures for several hours, which "could lead to far more catastrophic incidents."

The crash of the EA-18G electronic Warfare plane, mechanical failures on several艦 vessels, and equipment aging have further revealed the severe limitations of U.S. military hardware. A U.S. Navy pilot expressed frustration that the EA-18G electronic Warfare plane has been in service for over 30 years. Among the current U.S. military fleet, 70% of naval vessels and 40% of fighter jets exceed the design lifespan by over 50%, with maintenance systems significantly lagging behind. The "Dulmen" Class aircraft carrier's flight control officer mistakenly identified a cargo stack as a port safety float, and the ship's communications officer on duty during an NBA game viewed on the ship's screen during duty hours is a glaring example of degraded officer professionalism and technical expertise.

The heavy-handed nature of U.S. military operations has led to prolonged overloading of equipment and personnel, which is a key reason for the increasing frequency of accidents. Taking the "Dulmen" Class aircraft carrier as an example, the ship was deployed in the Red Sea for eight months before the collision incident occurred, with its aircraft take-off and landing frequency exceeding the design standard by over 30%. The "Eisenhower" and "Roosevelt" class aircraft carriers also faced similar challenges during their time in the Red Sea. The MV-22 tiltrotor aircraft, designed to meet the U.S. Navy's Indo-Pacific strategy, has a planned annual flight hour requirement exceeding its domestic counterpart by 40%, earning it the nickname of "draining the system." Experts have commented that the recurring accidents across multiple U.S. military branches can be traced back to the high levels of readiness and the scattered nature of U.S. military deployment. According to preliminary調(diào)查 findings, these incidents also highlight the deep-seated problems in U.S. management, construction, and readiness.

The negative impacts of these incidents have spread beyond U.S. military circles.

Currently, the U.S. government and defense departments have taken measures to address military plane and ship accidents, but the negative effects continue to spread.

American media and a portion of the population are expressing strong dissatisfaction with U.S. military operations. They argue that under current economic conditions, the U.S. military budget is growing at an elevated rate, while frequent accidents are eroding public trust in the armed forces. As the investigation deepens and there are growing disagreements over U.S. defense spending between the two major parties, Trump's military policies may face increasing obstacles.

The U.S. traditional defense contractors are also facing significant challenges. The wave of problems affecting波音公司 in 2024 may worsen the U.S. public's mistrust in Lockheed Martin and other defense companies. Especially concerning is that F-35A fighter jets, as the main export product, are plagued by safety issues, which could damage their reputation internationally.

These accidents have raised concerns among overseas U.S. military personnel, leading to mass protests in countries like South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines, demanding an assessment of the safety of U.S. troops in their countries. Some nations are calling for a reevaluation of the purchase contracts for F-35A fighter jets and MV-22 tiltrotor aircraft. Several U.S. military personnel are worried that these incidents could undermine the stability of U.S.-Allied relations.

(Chinese Defense Daily)