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India objects to US Navy ship’s transit without consent
The U.S. 7th Fleet said the USS John Paul Jones “asserted navigational rights and freedoms ... consistent with international law.”
Destroyer McCain conducts FONOP in Sea of Japan; Russia claims it led to a tussle with one of its destroyers
“The Russian Federation's statement about this mission is false. USS John S. McCain was not ‘expelled’ from any nation's territory," the 7th Fleet said.
By Diana Stancy
Reagan Carrier Strike Group heads back into South China Sea amid increasing tension with China
It's the Japan-based aircraft carrier's third foray into the disputed waters this year.
China protests latest US Navy mission in South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer John S. McCain is "trespassing" in South China Sea says PLA.
Navy conducts freedom of navigation operations off Venezuelan coast
It's at least the third such operation this year challenging Venezuela's maritime claims.
Carrier Ronald Reagan conducts air operations in South China Sea
Here's a look at recent developments in the South China Sea, including air operations by the US Navy's carrier Ronald Reagan Strike Group and new military drills by China.
Destroyer Pinckney challenges Venezuela’s maritime territorial claims
The operation sought to challenge "excessive maritime claims" by Venezuela, the command said.
US warship sails contested waters in South China Sea after White House rejects China’s maritime claims there
The guided-missile destroyer Ralph Johnson steamed near the disputed Spratly Islands Tuesday.
U.S. Navy conducts FONOP off Venezuelan coast
The move comes amid heightened tensions between the countries.
Keel laid for research ship named after civil rights leader
The $106 million vessel is 200 feet long and will accommodate a crew of 29 to sea for 21 days.
Heavy wake capsizes Coast Guard boat
Officials have launched an investigation into the mishap.
By Carl Prine