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US Court Says Rules for Navy Low Frequency Sonar Program Violate Laws to Protect Whales
By Steven Stashwick
The decision affects rules for operating a long range U.S. Navy submarine surveillance program.
Perry in Japan, War in the Pacific, and the Rise of China
By Steven Stashwick
The United States has spooked a rising Pacific power before.
Top Chinese Admiral: China Ready to Counter ‘Any Aggression’ in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The admiral’s remarks come amidst a three-day visit by the U.S. Navy’s chief of naval operations to China.
China and US Conduct Joint Submarine Rescue Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint submarine rescue exercise took place during Rim of the Pacific 2016 off the coast of Hawaii.
Delivery of US Navy’s New Aircraft Carrier Delayed
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to a U.S. Navy spokesperson, the delay has to do with “first-of-class” issues.
Top US Navy Officer Visits US Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Amid growing tensions, the U.S. Navy’s highest ranking officer visited the John C. Stennis Strike Group last weekend.
Russian Naval Expert Calls US Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer ‘Giant Washtub’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy is slated to take possession of its newest surface warship this Friday.
South China Sea: US Navy Destroyer Asserts Freedom of Navigation Near Fiery Cross Reef
By Ankit Panda
The USS William P. Lawrence conducted an innocent passage near Fiery Cross Reef.
South China Sea Tit-for-Tat? China Refuses US Aircraft Carrier Port Call
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Hong Kong port visit of a U.S. Navy command ship, however, appears to be unaffected by the recent announcement.
Russia Intercepts US Aircraft (Maybe) Spying on Moscow’s Newest Ballistic Missile Sub
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A Russian MiG-31 intercepted a U.S. Navy P-8 Maritime patrol aircraft in Northeast Asia on April 21.
China Tests New Weapon Capable of Breaching US Missile Defense Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing has successfully tested a new hypersonic missile.
The US Cancelled a Scheduled FONOP in the South China Sea. What Now?
By Ankit Panda
Instead of a FONOP, Washington chose to conduct fly-overs near Scarborough Shoal. What are the ramifications?