USS John Finn’s latest Taiwan Strait transit sparks Beijing’s ireThe warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.16 months ago
Freedom of navigation operations rose in 2021, but fewer were near ChinaU.S. forces challenged 37 excessive maritime claims by 26 countries in fiscal 2021, up from 28 such claims by 19 countries the year before.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
India objects to US Navy ship’s transit without consentThe U.S. 7th Fleet said the USS John Paul Jones “asserted navigational rights and freedoms ... consistent with international law.”4 years ago
US military challenged fewer maritime claims with FONOPs in FY 2020Both the number of excessive maritime claims and the number of countries making such claims were down compared to 2019.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
Navy warship’s transit of Taiwan Strait a first under Biden administrationThe guided-missile destroyer John S. McCain’s transit “demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific,” 7th Fleet said in a statement.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
New in 2021: More FONOPs around the world for the Navy?The Navy conducted freedom of navigation operations around the world in 2020. Will the trend continue into 2021?By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
