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Photos: Iranian Drone Makes Close Pass Over US Navy’s Nimitz Aircraft Carrier in Persian Gulf

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020By Editor

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released several close-up photos of the US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and ships from its strike group, which entered the Persian Gulf last week. … Read More >Photos: Iranian Drone Makes Close Pass Over US Navy’s Nimitz Aircraft Carrier in Persian Gulf

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US Navy Announces Multi-Year ‘Recovery Plan’ as Embattled Fleet Short Nearly 100 Fighter Pilots

Posted on September 19, 2020September 19, 2020By Editor

The US Navy is embarking on an ambitious, three-year plan to restore its air training program after a spate of safety and technical issues has left the service short by some 90 fighter pilots from its goal number. … Read More >US Navy Announces Multi-Year ‘Recovery Plan’ as Embattled Fleet Short Nearly 100 Fighter Pilots

US the ‘main driver’ of South China Sea militarization, top Chinese diplomat says

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

Washington is directly intervening into maritime and territorial disputes in the troubled South China Sea region and becoming the main driver of militarization there to suit its own agenda, a senior Chinese diplomat has said. … Read More >US the ‘main driver’ of South China Sea militarization, top Chinese diplomat says

Beijing warns of possible ‘military accidents’ after US carries out ‘provocative’ operation in South China Sea

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Beijing has cautioned against further US naval operations in the South China Sea, claiming that recent activities by the American side create conditions for an unintentional military confrontation. … Read More >Beijing warns of possible ‘military accidents’ after US carries out ‘provocative’ operation in South China Sea

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White House defends military presence in South China Sea, accusing ‘aggressive’ Beijing of overestimating its borders

Posted on August 29, 2020August 29, 2020By Editor

Donald Trump’s national security advisor has tried to justify Washington’s air and sea operations in the South China Sea by saying the US has the “freedom” to do so, and dismissing all of Beijing’s objections. … Read More >White House defends military presence in South China Sea, accusing ‘aggressive’ Beijing of overestimating its borders

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US Lawmakers Demand ‘Immediate’ Action From Navy Chief Over Alleged Naval Sex Trafficking Scandal

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020By Editor

US lawmakers are calling on Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite to explain how the service is responding to allegations that US sailors were involved in the commercial sex trade in Bahrain. … Read More >US Lawmakers Demand ‘Immediate’ Action From Navy Chief Over Alleged Naval Sex Trafficking Scandal

‘Inexcusable Act of Provocation’: Caracas Denounces US Navy Destroyer Steaming in Venezuelan Waters

Posted on July 17, 2020By Editor

The Venezuelan government has denounced a “freedom of navigation operation” performed by the US Navy on Thursday, calling the violation of Venezuelan waters by a US warship ostensibly defending the freedom of the seas “erratic and childish.” … Read More >‘Inexcusable Act of Provocation’: Caracas Denounces US Navy Destroyer Steaming in Venezuelan Waters

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Fire on USS Bonhomme Richard still burning FOUR DAYS after blaze started (VIDEO)

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020By Editor

Firefighting crews are still tackling a serious blaze on board the big-deck amphibious assault ship the USS Bonhomme Richard, with the fire continuing to burn after more than three days straight. … Read More >Fire on USS Bonhomme Richard still burning FOUR DAYS after blaze started (VIDEO)

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Firefighters Battle Blaze on Board Ship at San Diego Base – Photos, Videos

Posted on July 12, 2020July 12, 2020By Editor

Firefighters are battling a blaze on board the USS Bonhomme Richard at a naval base in San Diego, local media reported. The ship caught fire early on Sunday and an explosion occurred on board. … Read More >Firefighters Battle Blaze on Board Ship at San Diego Base – Photos, Videos

Beijing slams US for ‘flexing muscles’ in South China Sea as aircraft carriers sent to ‘celebrate Independence Day’

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020By Editor

American warships undermine peace and stability in the South China Sea, the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson says. The US Navy earlier deployed two aircraft carriers on a training mission in the region. … Read More >Beijing slams US for ‘flexing muscles’ in South China Sea as aircraft carriers sent to ‘celebrate Independence Day’