US Navy – Page 11 – Asia Times

The USS Nimitz, USS Kitty Hawk and USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint exercise in the Pacific Ocean. Photo: US Navy via Reuters / Stephen W. Rowe

North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

Pyongyang: Naval blockade of N. Korea would be ‘an act of war’

by Asia Times staff December 15, 2017February 18, 2020

A medium-range ballistic missile target is launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii, during a test of a missile interception system Japan is seeking to bolster its defense against North Korea. Photo: US Navy via AFP/Latonja Martin

Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia

US looking to ‘take out’ North Korean missiles during boost phase: Navy admiral

by Asia Times staff December 15, 2017February 18, 2020

Vessels from the China Maritime Surveillance and the Japan Coast Guard are seen near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. Photo: Reuters / Kyodo

Beijing, China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Taiwan, World

Time to create task force for Japan’s Southern Islands – or lose them

by Grant Newsham December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

More than 40 ships and submarines representing 15 nations in formation during the RIMPAC 2014 exercise in this US Navy photo taken July 25, 2014. REUTERS/U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe/Handout

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Philippines, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

US should disinvite China to RIMPAC naval exercises

by Grant Newsham December 5, 2017February 18, 2020

The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. Photo: Wikipedia

Beijing, China, European Union, Japan, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, World

‘US aircraft carriers can trump Chinese anti-ship missiles’

by Doug Tsuruoka November 30, 2017February 18, 2020

A US Navy C-2A Greyhound prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Pacific Ocean. Photo: US Navy via AFP

AT Finance, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, World

3 missing after C-2 cargo plane crashes off Japan in another mishap for US Navy

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2017February 18, 2020

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is pictured in the Philippine Sea on November 20, 2017. Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate / US Navy handout via Reuters

Japan, Northeast Asia

US Navy plane crashes in Philippine Sea, eight of 11 rescued

by Reuters November 22, 2017February 18, 2020

Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia

US Marines now have 16 F-35B fighters in Japan to counter N. Korea

by Asia Times staff November 18, 2017February 18, 2020

China, Russia, World

Russian hackers blunting US military’s tech edge: former US Navy Secretary

by Asia Times staff November 17, 2017February 18, 2020

US carrier strike group Ronald Reagan, Theodore Roosevelt and Nimitz transit the Western Pacific with ships from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force on November 12, 2017. Anthony Rivera/US Navy via Reuters

Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

3 US carrier strike groups now operating off Korea with Japanese ships

by Asia Times staff November 14, 2017February 18, 2020

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan at sail during a live-fire gunnery exercise in the Pacific last June. Photo: US Navy via AFP/Nathan Burke

Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia

3 US carrier strike groups will converge in Sea of Japan for joint exercise

by Asia Times staff November 10, 2017February 18, 2020

The USS Nimitz, USS Kitty Hawk and USS John C Stennis Carrier Strike Groups transit in formation during a joint exercise in the Pacific Ocean. Photo: US Navy via Reuters/Stephen W Rowe

North Korea, Northeast Asia

Ominous sign? 7 US nuke aircraft carriers simultaneously underway as Trump visits Asia

by Asia Times staff November 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Launch ceremony for the first warship of the 055 class. Photo: CCTV

China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, Taiwan, World

More details of PLA’s ace Type 055 destroyer unveiled

by Asia Times staff November 3, 2017February 18, 2020

USS Nimitz (bottom) steaming through the Gulf of Oman. Photo: US Navy via AFP

Beijing, China, India, Maldives, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Sri Lanka

US sends super carrier USS Nimitz to Sri Lanka in flag-showing visit aimed at China

by Asia Unhedged November 2, 2017February 18, 2020

The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Ahmad Masood

Beijing, China, Guangzhou, India, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, South Korea

Beijing ridicules Seventh Fleet after warships’ collisions

by Asia Unhedged October 30, 2017February 18, 2020

The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier. Photo: Wikipedia

India, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea

Third US carrier enters western Pacific in show of force against North Korea

by Asia Unhedged October 26, 2017February 18, 2020

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and US President Donald Trump shake hands before making statements in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 23, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Joshua Roberts

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, European Union, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, World

Lee-Trump visit underscores Singapore’s balancing act

by Nile Bowie October 25, 2017February 18, 2020

Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt leading a formation of ships from Carrier Strike Group. Photo: AFP

Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

Second US carrier enters western Pacific, will ‘operate’ with carrier group off Korea amid nuke tensions

by Asia Unhedged October 24, 2017February 18, 2020

With ESA radar and vertical missile launch pads, The Kunming is the flagship of Type 052D destroyers. Photo: Getty Images

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, South Asia, Taiwan

New destroyers are Beijing’s answer to Aegis warships

by Frank Chen October 18, 2017February 18, 2020

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan during a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS John Ericsson in waters around Okinawa, October 9, 2017. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate/via Reuters

China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Korea, World

US, South Korea start navy drills as North Korea tensions remain

by Reuters October 16, 2017February 18, 2020

Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt leading a formation of ships from Carrier Strike Group. Photo: AFP

Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

S.K. defense sources: still ‘unconfirmed’ if second US carrier heading toward Korea

by Asia Unhedged October 12, 2017February 18, 2020

Commander Alfredo J. Sanchez, commanding officer of U.S.S. McCain, is seen in this undated handout picture obtained October 11, 2017. U.S. Navy/Handout via Reuters

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Korea

US Navy says deadly McCain collision preventable, relieves captain

by Reuters October 11, 2017February 18, 2020

Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, with sailors manning the rails, leaves port on deployment to the western Pacific Ocean and Persian Gulf from San Diego, California. Photo: Reuters/Mike Blake

China, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Korea, World

US carrier strike group departs San Diego for western Pacific, Middle East

by Asia Unhedged October 10, 2017February 18, 2020

The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald sits in a dry dock in Yokosuka, Japan, for repairs after a deadly collision at sea. Photo: US Navy / Leonard Adams

Uncategorized

US Navy returns to compasses, pencils to avoid collisions at sea

by Peter Langan September 28, 2017February 18, 2020

An F/A-18E Super Hornet takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson transiting the South China Sea. Photo: US Navy/Sean M Castellano/handout via Reuters

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, Bhutan, China, European Union, France, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

Is China capable of showing restraint as the US has with North Korea?

by Todd Royal September 21, 2017

USS Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier, leaves from its home port in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo. Kyodo via Reuters

Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

US carrier strike group heads back to Korean waters

by Asia Unhedged September 20, 2017February 18, 2020

USS Jimmy Carter returns to port on Monday flying a Jolly Roger flag. Photo: US Navy

North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, World

Tit for tap?: US spy sub returns from mission flying pirate flag

by Asia Unhedged September 19, 2017February 18, 2020

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce has been fitted with an operational Laser Weapon System since 2014. Photo: US Navy / Kristopher Wilson)

US Navy lasers aren’t fail-proof against Chinese missiles

by Doug Tsuruoka September 12, 2017February 18, 2020

A solid state last weapon system aboard the USS Dewey. Photo: US Navy via Flickr

New US weapons could be game-changers in naval war with China

by Doug Tsuruoka September 12, 2017February 18, 2020

The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain after a collision, in Singapore waters on August 21, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Ahmad Masood

China, Middle East, Russia, World

Blaming China for US warship accidents is good business

by Ken Moak September 4, 2017

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