Pentagon Chief’s Plane Diverted to UK After Windshield Crack Mid-Flight

The aircraft made a precautionary landing while en route from Brussels to the United States.

A U.S. military aircraft carrying the Secretary of Defense was forced to divert to the United Kingdom after a crack developed in its windshield during a transatlantic flight from Brussels to Washington.

The plane landed safely without injuries, and officials described the diversion as a precautionary measure.

The incident follows routine travel linked to NATO meetings and underscores the strict safety protocols observed on senior defense missions.