US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing in UK Due to Windshield Crack

Oct 16, 2025 03:14 am CST

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the UK after a windshield crack was discovered during his return flight from a NATO meeting in Brussels. Pentagon officials confirmed all passengers are safe following standard emergency procedures, with Hegseth continuing his mission after advocating for increased Ukraine military support at the NATO gathering.