U.S., Japan, Australia Conduct Trilateral Naval Exercises in South China Sea
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF)...
Tag Archives : South China Sea
U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Force Demonstrate Unmatched Commitment to Free and Open Indo-Pacific
The Nimitz and Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Force are conducting dual carrier operations in the South China Seas, July 6.
USAF B-52 Conducts Maritime Integration Exercise with 2 US Navy CSG in the South China Sea
A USAF B-52 Stratofortress bomber participated in a maritime integration exercise with the USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike groups in the South China Sea.
USS America (LHA-6) Sails the South China Sea with Some Teeth
Tension are deescalating in mid-May 2020 in the South China Sea with the withdraw of Chinese and Malaysian ships over a maritime dispute regarding oceanic mineral and oil reserves claimed by Malaysia, China, and Vietnam. The U.S. Navy responded by sending warships in late April: the USS America (LHA-6) and its escorts USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) and USS Barry (DDG-52).
U.S. Navy Maintains Persistent Presence in South China Sea
A U.S. Navy ship conducted presence operations near Panamanian flagged drillship, West Capella, May 12.