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A US Navy destroyer opened fire on an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel’s engine room in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, a rare use of force that shows how far the US is willing to go to enforce its blockade on Iran. Loading audio narration… US forces routinely train to…
The first of Japan’s destroyers is ready to carry Tomahawk missiles, with live-fire testing planned in the coming months. Loading audio narration… Modifications for launching Tomahawks mark a major development in Japan’s defenses, providing the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force with a new, powerful weapon for its arsenal. Tokyo is also…
The US Navy abruptly fired the commander of guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun after his ship collided with a logistics vessel during a resupply operation at sea earlier this month.Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, who leads US Naval Forces Southern Command and 4th Fleet, relieved Cmdr. James Koffi on Sunday.The ship collision…
