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
Reagan Carrier Strike Group heads back into South China Sea amid increasing tension with ChinaIt's the Japan-based aircraft carrier's third foray into the disputed waters this year.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
Navy conducts freedom of navigation operations off Venezuelan coastIt's at least the third such operation this year challenging Venezuela's maritime claims.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
Destroyer Pinckney challenges Venezuela’s maritime territorial claimsThe operation sought to challenge "excessive maritime claims" by Venezuela, the command said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
US warship sails contested waters in South China Sea after White House rejects China’s maritime claims thereThe guided-missile destroyer Ralph Johnson steamed near the disputed Spratly Islands Tuesday.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
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