A U.S. Air Force training jet crashed in Alabama on Tuesday, with both pilots aboard ejecting safely from the aircraft before impact, military officials confirmed.

The incident involved a training aircraft, though specific details about the type of jet and the exact location of the crash in Alabama were not immediately available. Both pilots were reported to have ejected without injury.

The crash comes amid broader challenges facing military aviation training programs. The Army recently announced it is facing significant budget constraints that have forced the service to reduce training activities across multiple units.

Army officials indicated they are dealing with what they described as a sudden budget shortfall requiring cuts to training operations. The service is working to manage reduced funding while maintaining readiness levels across the force.

The Air Force has not yet released additional details about the cause of the Alabama crash or whether it was related to any systemic issues with training aircraft. An investigation into the incident is expected to be conducted according to standard military procedures.