USS Higgins loses power and propulsion after electrical malfunction in Indo-Pacific
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 13:14 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The U.S. Navy confirmed that the destroyer USS Higgins suffered an electrical malfunction that caused a loss of power and propulsion while operating in the U.S. Indo‑Pacific Command area. A fire broke out aboard the ship, but crew members contained it and no injuries were reported.
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