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US Navy in Asia Pacific

USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role

USS Fitzgerald Officer Pleads Guilty in Collision Role

By Steven Stashwick
Junior officer admits dereliction of duty in court martial plea deal.

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Yokosuka to Repair New Damage

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Yokosuka to Repair New Damage

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The destroyer’s hull was punctured while loading onto a heavy lift ship for transport to United States for repairs.
US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald

US Navy Reports on Collisions in Pacific – the USS Fitzgerald

By Steven Stashwick
Poor judgement, neglect of procedures preceded deadly collision.

3 US Carrier Strike Groups Enter Asia-Pacific Ahead of Trump’s Visit

3 US Carrier Strike Groups Enter Asia-Pacific Ahead of Trump’s Visit

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy now operates three nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet

Firings, Reforms Follow US Navy Mishaps in Pacific Fleet

By Steven Stashwick
New policies and new commanders while collision investigations continue.

Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?

Is the US Seventh Fleet Unprepared to Operate at Sea?

By Steven Stashwick
Japan-based ships lack same training and readiness standards as U.S.-based.

The Navy Will Struggle to Build Trump’s 350-Ship Fleet

The Navy Will Struggle to Build Trump’s 350-Ship Fleet

By Steven Stashwick
Budget and shipyard hurdles will stymie progress beyond the current President’s term.
Road to 350: Can the US Build a 350-Ship Fleet the Navy Actually Wants?

Road to 350: Can the US Build a 350-Ship Fleet the Navy Actually Wants?

By Steven Stashwick
Shipbuilding capacity, political & budget uncertainty, combat capability, complicate any new plan.

Road to 350: What Does the US Navy Do Anyway?

Road to 350: What Does the US Navy Do Anyway?

By Steven Stashwick
As Trump promises a 350-ship fleet, a primer on the U.S. Navy today.

Trump’s New Navy: Does the US Really Need 350 Warships?

Trump’s New Navy: Does the US Really Need 350 Warships?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Defense hawks are embracing Donald Trump’s idea of expanding U.S. naval power.

US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement

US, UK, and Japan Navies Sign First-Ever Trilateral Cooperation Agreement

By Steven Stashwick
Agreement paves way for greater cooperation to achieve "mutually desired strategic effects."
Louder Than Words: Actions Speak Volumes for New Zealand-US Relations

Louder Than Words: Actions Speak Volumes for New Zealand-US Relations

By Tom Corben
As Wellington pursues improvement in its relations with Washington, challenges remain.

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