Tag: US navy

  • U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan

    Asia-Pacific region a strategic priority. U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan BY Wendy Laursen The U.S. Navy announced last week that the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville will join the Japan Maritime Self-Defense […]

  • US Navy will have frigates after all

    LCS to receive improved firepower to meet frigate requirements. SNA: Modified Littoral Combat Ships to be Designated Frigates By: Sam LaGrone CRYSTAL CITY, VA. – The modified Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) […]

  • New US Navy strategy

    Navy Unveils New Surface Warfare Strategy by Kris Osborn The Navy plans to distribute more weapons and offensive firepower throughout the surface fleet as part of a new strategic approach designed to […]

  • USS McFaul completes live-fire exercise

    US Navy drills to improve battle readiness. USS McFaul completes live-fire exercise during COMPTUEX The US Navy’s guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) has successfully completed a live-fire exercise as […]

  • China, US holding joint drill

    Joint drills to improve military ties. China, US holding joint drill in South China China and the United States started a joint drill on Monday on humanitarian assistance and disaster […]

  • Last US frigate deployed

    USS Kauffman on six-month deployment. Last deployment: All Navy frigates soon to be decommissioned NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The USS Kauffman is about to become the last of its breed. […]

  • New strategies for US Marine Corps

    Alternative maritime platforms being researched. Changing sea duty: Marines prep to deploy aboard new ships By Joshua Stewart Marines and sailors are at the center of a test that could […]

  • USS Fort Worth Arrives in Jakarta

    16-month deployment begins. USS Fort Worth Arrives in Jakarta for First Southeast Asia Port Visit By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos, USS Fort Worth Public Affairs […]

  • US to sell frigates to Taiwan

    Sales will bolster Taiwanese security. Obama signs legislation to sell Navy frigates to Taiwan U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday signed into law a piece of legislation that authorizes the […]

  • US, China in piracy drills

    Closer ties at sea to pay dividends. Maritime joint anti-piracy drill of Chinese and American navies Web Editor: Wang Fan The Chinese and American naval ships sent their observers and […]