Saudi Arabia says F-15S fighter jet crashes, pilots survive

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Saudi Arabia said on Monday an F-15S fighter jet crashed after suffering a technical fault, though its two pilots safely ejected.

The Royal Saudi Air Force F-15 was on a training mission around King Abdulaziz Air Base in the kingdom's Eastern Province, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a military statement.

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An investigation is underway into the reasons behind the technical fault that caused the crash.

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