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China’s Tightening Grasp in the South China Sea: A First-Hand Look

China’s Tightening Grasp in the South China Sea: A First-Hand Look

By Zachary Williams
A view from the USS America on China's actions -- and U.S. reactions -- in the disputed waters.

US, Japan Hold Naval Exercise in East China Sea

US, Japan Hold Naval Exercise in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The January 13 exercise included a US F-35B carrying amphibious assault ship and a Japanese amphibious transport dock ship.
US Navy F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Arrives in Japan

US Navy F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Arrives in Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS America arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo, Japan on December 6.

US Navy’s Newest F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Is Heading to Japan

US Navy’s Newest F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Is Heading to Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USS America recently arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii en route to its new homeport of Sasebo in Japan.

F-35Bs Aboard USS Wasp Complete First Shipboard Hot Reload Exercise in Indo-Pacific Region

F-35Bs Aboard USS Wasp Complete First Shipboard Hot Reload Exercise in Indo-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first F-35B hot reload of ordnance aboard a U.S. Navy flattop in the Indo-Pacific region took place in the Solomon Sea on August 4.

Delivery of US Navy’s F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Delayed

Delivery of US Navy’s F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship Delayed

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy has reportedly pushed back the commissioning date of the warship to late 2019 or early 2020.

US Navy’s New F-35B-Carrying Warship Completes Builder’s Trials

US Navy’s New F-35B-Carrying Warship Completes Builder’s Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second America-class amphibious assault ship completed builder’s trials earlier this month.
USS America, USS New Orleans to Deploy With US 7th Fleet in Japan

USS America, USS New Orleans to Deploy With US 7th Fleet in Japan

By Ankit Panda
USS Wasp and USS Stethem are slated to return to the continental United States.

US Navy’s Newest F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship to Deploy to Japan

US Navy’s Newest F-35B-Carrying Amphibious Assault Ship to Deploy to Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The USSAmerica will be replacing the USS Wasp as the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in the region.

US Navy Christens New F-35B-Carrying Warship

US Navy Christens New F-35B-Carrying Warship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The second vessel of the U.S. Navy’s new class of amphibious assault ships was christened on September 16.

US Navy’s Largest Ever Amphibious Assault Ship Completes Crucial Sea Trials

US Navy’s Largest Ever Amphibious Assault Ship Completes Crucial Sea Trials

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s largest amphibious assault ship just completed survivability tests.
F-35B Completes Weapons Load Testing on US Navy Amphibious Assault Ship

F-35B Completes Weapons Load Testing on US Navy Amphibious Assault Ship

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The F-35B just completed crucial tests aboard the U.S. Navy’s largest assault ship.

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