**Plane Carrying US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unscheduled Landing Due to Windshield Crack**
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane was forced to make an unscheduled landing in the UK after a crack was discovered in the aircraft’s windshield. Fortunately, Secretary Hegseth and all passengers on board are reported to be safe.
Secretary Hegseth was recently seen attending a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, following a NATO Defense Ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on October 15, 2025.
*Photo credit: REUTERS/YVES HERMAN*
The incident caused some disruption but no injuries were reported. Further updates on Secretary Hegseth’s travel plans are awaited.
*Reported by REUTERS and Jerusalem Post Staff*
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-870546