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 Ziezulewicz10 months 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 Ziezulewicz23 months 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 Ziezulewicz24 months 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 Ziezulewicz2 years ago
John S. McCain conducts Christmas Eve FONOP in South China SeaIt was the warship's second such operation in the disputed waters this week, but this time challenging Vietnam's maritime claims.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
U.S. Navy warship steams near contested South China Sea islandsThe "FONOP" sought to challenge China, Vietnam and Taiwan's territorial claims near the Spratly IslandsBy Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
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