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Navy ‘going to study’ possibility of building ships outside US, Phelan says
The Navy is exploring ways to alleviate pressure as U.S. shipbuilding faces issues with labor capacity, Navy Secretary John Phelan said.
By Riley Ceder
Japan-US marine combat drills held amid China, Russia worry
The exercise comes at a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has intensified worries about what could happen in East Asia, where China’s growing assertiveness has escalated tension around Taiwan.
Russian invasion in Ukraine could spell major shifts in the Pacific
Experts weigh in on the wider effects of how events in Ukraine may influence actions in the Pacific.
By Todd South
F-35C that crashed into the carrier Vinson salvaged from South China Sea
The aircraft is headed to a “nearby military installation” for the ongoing investigation into the incident.
By Diana Stancy
Destroyer Ralph Johnson steams through Taiwan Strait; China calls it ‘provocative’
China said the transit “aims to embolden Taiwan separatist forces.”
By Diana Stancy
Navy prepares F-35C recovery op in South China Sea as Japan issues salvage notice
Officials for U.S. 7th Fleet declined to comment Monday or confirm whether a Japanese Coast Guard navigation warning was connected to salvaging the jet.
Frontline Photos: Jan. 23, 2022
Future Space Force Guardians sworn in, Thunderbirds fly to the moon, sailors stand watch and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
US, Japan agree to keep troops on base to curb COVID spread
The restrictions starting Monday will last 14 days.
US, Japan agree to two defense pacts amid China worries
The U.S. and Japan are close to signing a new five-year pact for Japan to support U.S. military forces in the country and a new agreement to research and develop new defense technologies.
By Joe Gould