Navy helicopter, jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents
"All personnel involved are safe and in stable condition," U.S. Pacific Fleet said.
By Beth Sullivan
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China and Russia conduct joint sub patrols — should America worry?
While the exercise only involved two subs, the warning was clear: America should contemplate the prospect of confronting a China-Russia alliance.
By Michael Peck
Navy readies new tools, training after Connecticut submarine collision
A new tool will spot shallow waters for the crew, and the Navy has added navigation training for officers and sailors.
China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach
China has been increasingly using civilian ships including hundreds of fishing trawlers to back up its vast territorial claims and project military power.
US Army Pacific boss wants rockets to stay at forward base in Japan
Strategically located munitions would allow the U.S. to facilitate troop deployments and equipment distribution in future conflicts.
Accidental distress call triggers Navy, Coast Guard rescue mission
In addition to U.S. rescue personnel, a local public safety team got involved in the search by conducting vessel checks on the east side of the island.
US Navy increasingly factoring climate change into exercises
The U.S. Navy's climate strategy paints climate change as one of the “most destabilizing forces of our time,” aggravating other national security issues.
U.S. 7th Fleet commander sees increase in ‘unsafe’ intercepts by China
"It’s the provocative nature of the intercepts that’s got our attention, and we’re trying to understand it,” said Vice Adm. Karl Thomas.
By Zamone Perez
US holds fire on reports of Turkey’s second S-400 shipment
The U.S. warned against further engagement with Russia’s defense sector amid reports Turkey will move forward with a second S-400 batch.
Navy identifies Arleigh Burke sailor who died falling overboard in Baltic Sea
Seaman Recruit David L. Spearman, originally from North Carolina, joined the Arleigh Burke in April.
By Diana Stancy
USS Benfold transits Taiwan Strait, a move China calls a provocation
It was the third transit through the South China Sea in a week.
By Diana Stancy
USS Ronald Reagan moves into South China Sea for the first time this year
The carrier strike group is executing flight operations with fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises and coordinated tactical training with surface and air units while in the region.
By Diana Stancy