China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Transits Taiwan Strait
China’s new aircraft carrier Shandong sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, two weeks ahead of Taiwan’s presidential election.…
Top Stories 2019: International Operations
This post is part of a series of review stories looking back at the top naval news from 2019. The…
Report: Fight Against China Requires Navy to Field Modern Unmanned Eyes In The Sky
Developing updated unmanned scout planes is the best way for the U.S. to have eyes on China’s military actions in…
USS Green Bay Transits Taiwan Strait
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD-20) transited the Taiwan Strait Friday morning at a time of increased…
U.S. Cruiser Transits Taiwan Strait After China Calls to Stop Foreign Interference on Island
Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG-54) transited the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, a day after Chinese defense officials released a…
Cutter Bertholf’s Indo-Pac Deployment Highlighted Coast Guard’s National Security Role
On its recent Indo-Pacific patrols, the Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf (WSML-750) thwarted illegal oil and coal shipments that violated…
Canadian Frigate, Supply Ship Buzzed By Chinese Fighters In Taiwan Strait
A Canadian Navy frigate and supply ship were buzzed by two Chinese fighters earlier this week as the warships transited…
Report: China Can’t Execute Major Amphibious Operations, Direct Assault on Taiwan
THE PENTAGON – The Chinese military is reorganizing its land forces, but its moves do not increase its ability to…
Two U.S. Warships Pass Through Taiwan Strait in 7th Transit Since 2018
Navy file photos of guided-missile destroyers USS William P. Lawrence (DDG-110) (top) and USS Stethem (DDG-63) (bottom).Two U.S. guided-missile destroyers…
U.S. Navy Destroyer, Coast Guard Cutter Transit Taiwan Strait
A U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer and a Coast Guard National Security Cutter completed a transit of the Taiwan strait…