Beijing Investing in Network of Global Chinese Naval Bases, Researchers Find
A team of researchers have identified likely locations of future Chinese naval bases not only in the Indo-Pacific but as…
AFRICOM: Chinese Naval Base in Africa Set to Support Aircraft Carriers
A recently completed pier at the Chinese naval base near the entrance to the Red Sea is large enough to…
5th Fleet CO: China Laying Groundwork in Middle East to Pose Future Threats; International Coalitions Pushing Back Against Iran
The head of naval forces in the Middle East said Chinese actions in the region don’t pose a threat today…
Panel: U.S. Base in Djibouti Key to American Interests in Africa
Camp Lemonier, the American base in Djibouti, is becoming more integral to U.S. interests in the volatile region surrounding the…
Air Operations in Djibouti Halted, Amphibious Exercise Canceled After 2 Marine Aviation Crashes on April 3
This post has been updated to include additional information from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. All U.S. military air operations…
Marine AV-8B Harrier Crashes in Djibouti, Pilot in Stable Condition
This post has been updated to correct the date USS Iwo Jima entered U.S. 5th Fleet. It was March 27,…
Official: German, Japanese Forces to Evaluate Tanker Hijacked by Somali Pirates
International forces are set to assess the situation of an oil tanker allegedly seized by Somali pirates on Monday, a…
U.S. AFRICOM Commander Confirms Chinese Logistics Base in Djibouti
The head of U.S. Africa Command confirmed China is establishing a forward military base in Djibouti — joining French, Japanese…
Marine CH-53 Crashes in Gulf of Aden, All Marines and Sailors Recovered Safely
A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed in route from an African U.S. military base in Africa to the amphibious…