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Dropping Like Flies: Third US Navy Littoral Combat Ship Out of Action
By
Franz-Stefan Gady
August 31, 2016
The fourth Littoral Combat Ship breaks down in 12 months.
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August 03, 2016
RIMPAC 2016: Bringing China Closer While Displaying Combat Prowess
The exercise encourages partnership and understanding but also shows off important new capabilities.
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RIMPAC 2016: Bringing China Closer While Displaying Combat Prowess
August 02, 2016
US Navy to Install Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile on Littoral Combat Ship
The USS
Coronado
will be armed with advanced anti-ship missiles, despite mixed results from a recent test.
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US Navy to Install Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile on Littoral Combat Ship
July 23, 2016
RIMPAC 2016: US Navy Test-Fires Anti-Ship Missile From Littoral Combat Ship
While the launch of a Harpoon anti-ship missile was a success, it failed to hit its designated target.
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RIMPAC 2016: US Navy Test-Fires Anti-Ship Missile From Littoral Combat Ship
July 20, 2016
China and US Conduct Joint Submarine Rescue Drill
The joint submarine rescue exercise took place during Rim of the Pacific 2016 off the coast of Hawaii.
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China and US Conduct Joint Submarine Rescue Drill
June 30, 2016
Singapore Warship is First Non-US Vessel to Lead RIMPAC Group Sail
City-state frigate leads two other warships from the United States and Japan to the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
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Singapore Warship is First Non-US Vessel to Lead RIMPAC Group Sail
June 18, 2016
With 5 Ships and 1,200 Personnel, China Expands RIMPAC 2016 Naval Delegation
China is modestly expanding the size of its naval delegation to the world's largest maritime exercise.
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With 5 Ships and 1,200 Personnel, China Expands RIMPAC 2016 Naval Delegation
May 23, 2016
South Korea, Japan to Hold Missile Defense Drill in June
The drill will take place before the 2016 RIMPAC maritime warfare exercise off Hawaii.
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South Korea, Japan to Hold Missile Defense Drill in June
April 20, 2016
Rescind China's Invitation to Join RIMPAC 2016 Before It's Too Late
The Obama administration should rescind the conditional invitation for the PLAN to join RIMPAC 2016.
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Rescind China's Invitation to Join RIMPAC 2016 Before It's Too Late
February 25, 2016
RIMPAC 2016: US Navy Will Test-Fire Anti-Ship Missile From Littoral Combat Ship
The live fire test of a Harpoon missile will occur during the Rim of the Pacific Exercise later this year.
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RIMPAC 2016: US Navy Will Test-Fire Anti-Ship Missile From Littoral Combat Ship
October 04, 2015
US to Support Taiwan in South China Sea Per 2016 Defense Budget Bill
U.S. support for Taiwan will extend into the South China Sea.
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US to Support Taiwan in South China Sea Per 2016 Defense Budget Bill
October 01, 2015
Five Overlooked Developments from the Obama–Xi Visit
There are five largely overlooked developments in U.S.–China relations from the current visit.
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Five Overlooked Developments from the Obama–Xi Visit
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