Rivalry between the US and China at sea includes submarines, shipyards, and undersea cables
USS Higgins Enters Disputed Waters, Sparking Tensions On August 13th, the USS Higgins (DDG-76), a guided missile destroyer, entered contested waters near Scarborough Shoal, where it was closely monitored by ships from the People’s Liberation Army Navy as it neared China’s asserted “territorial waters.” In response, Beijing condemned the move, claiming it had observed, warned, […]
Search is on for Viking cruise staff member who fell overboard in the Mediterranean Sea
A search operation is currently taking place in the Mediterranean Sea following an incident where a crew member from the Viking Star fell overboard on Monday morning. A representative from Viking Cruises confirmed that the crew member fell at approximately 11:31 a.m. local time. In response, the ship quickly activated an emergency protocol and initiated […]
Fighter jet and helicopter from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier crash into South China Sea in under half an hour
WASHINGTON – The Navy’s Pacific Fleet reports that both a fighter jet and a helicopter from the aircraft carrier Nimitz crashed into the South China Sea within a half-hour of each other. The three crew members aboard the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter were rescued on Sunday afternoon. The two pilots of the F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter […]
Trump states there was no wrongdoing in Navy aircraft incidents in the South China Sea
President Donald Trump stated that the United States doesn’t believe foul play was involved in two separate plane crashes of U.S. Navy aircraft that occurred in the South China Sea over the weekend. While speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump expressed hope for prompt answers concerning the incidents. He mentioned that one possibility […]
Two US Navy planes from the USS Nimitz crash in the South China Sea
Two U.S. Navy aircraft from the USS Nimitz—a Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18 Super Hornet—crashed on Sunday over the South China Sea during separate routine operations. Fortunately, all five crew members were rescued and are reported to be in stable condition while investigations are underway. The U.S. Pacific Fleet, the Navy’s largest operational command, shared […]
Two US Navy planes from USS Nimitz crash in the South China Sea
US Navy Aircraft Crash in South China Sea Two aircraft from the USS Nimitz, specifically a Seahawk helicopter and an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet, crashed Sunday during separate routine operations in the South China Sea. Fortunately, all five crew members onboard were rescued and reported to be in stable condition. The Navy is currently […]
Gold coins and jewelry from ancient times discovered by archaeologists near the Sea of Galilee
Ancient Treasure Discovered in Kaba Archaeologists have recently found a remarkable collection of ancient jewelry and gold coins near a site of historic significance—an old Christian city. This treasure, uncovered in July in Kaba, close to the Sea of Galilee, was linked to a notable bishop during the Byzantine period. In a press release from […]
First Night-Time Attack on Drug-Terrorist Smugglers in the Caribbean Sea Announced by Secretary of War
U.S. Military Conducts Nighttime Airstrike Against Drug Smugglers Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth recently announced a significant operation involving the first nighttime military attack against a drug smuggling ship in the Caribbean. He shared a video of the operation, which took place overnight and resulted in the deaths of six drug smugglers associated with […]
Trump’s Efforts Against Drug-Terrorists at Sea Grow in the Pacific Ocean
U.S. Military Strike Against Narco-Terrorism Expands Operations In a significant step in the Trump administration’s fight against narco-terrorism, U.S. Army Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a military attack targeting a drug-smuggling ship off the Pacific coast of Colombia. This marks the first strike conducted outside the Caribbean region. On Wednesday, Hegseth revealed that this was the […]
Three suspected ELN drug-traffickers from Colombia killed in U.S. military operation at sea
U.S. Military Action Targets Narco-Terrorists On Sunday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that a U.S. operation resulted in the deaths of three suspected narco-terrorists. This strike targeted a drug smuggling boat linked to Colombia’s National Liberation Army. The operation, described as a “lethal kinetic attack,” took place in international waters and was approved by President […]