An official source at the Ministry of Defense said in a statement that an F-15S aircraft has faced a technical failure over the Red Sea, forcing its two pilots to eject. The two pilots were rescued in collaboration with the American side, and they were in a good health and high morale. The Minister of Defense made a visible call to the pilots - who were taken to King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushayt - in order to be reassured on their health. The pilots asked the minister to enable them to carry out their military duties immediately. The Minister of Defense thanked them for their national feelings and spirit.