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military3 days ago•6 min saved

Distant Dinners: Gulf-Disrupted Supply Lines Strain Carrier Lincoln

Iranian attacks on Gulf bases forced the USS Abraham Lincoln to draw supplies from distant ports (Diego Garcia, Singapore, Suez), delaying fresh provisions and lengthening resupply cycles. Officials say meals were adjusted and no meals were missed, but families and experts warn of ongoing shortages and emphasize Gulf-port vulnerabilities and the need for pre-positioned stocks and flexible routes in future conflicts. The Lincoln has been at sea for more than 240 days.

via Task & Purpose|

#iran #logistics #military

world1 month ago•291 min saved

Russian frigate stages live-fire near UK as Burnham pledges Kyiv support

A Russian Navy frigate Neustrashimy conducted a live-fire weapons exercise in international waters about 40 nautical miles off Plymouth on the first day of Andy Burnham’s tenure as UK prime minister, with the Royal Navy monitoring the activity and signaling readiness to protect national security. Kremlin officials tied Burnham’s Ukraine stance to Moscow’s display of power, while Burnham told Zelensky there would be no change in UK policy toward Russia. The 30-minute exercise reportedly involved no disclosed weapon details and the ship asked HMS Tyne to move to a safer distance.

via CNN|

#defense #naval #russia

military1 month ago•4 min saved

Carrier Tracker Shows Three U.S. Carriers Active as Iran Blockade Enters Week

CENTCOM says Iran strikes continue with a developing blockade: more than 20 U.S. Navy ships on station and three carrier groups deployed (Abraham Lincoln, George H.W. Bush, Boxer), while George Washington operates in the Pacific and RIMPAC 2026 drills proceed.

via TWZ|

#blockade #carriers #iran

world3 months ago•17 min saved

North Korea to deploy new artillery and commission its first destroyer

North Korea says it will deploy new artillery aimed at Seoul and will commission its first destroyer, the Choe Hyon, signaling a further expansion of its military capabilities.

via AP News|

#artillery #military #naval

world5 months ago•4 min saved

US-Iran clash over whether the IRIS Dena was armed when sunk

The United States rejected Iran's claim that the IRIS Dena was unarmed when sunk by a US submarine off Sri Lanka, while Iran says the vessel was in a noncombat, ceremonial role; the dispute highlights rising tensions as both sides offer conflicting accounts of the ship's armament amid multinational naval exercises.

via AP News|

#iran #naval #submarine

world5 months ago•6 min saved

China’s Type 055 Demonstrates Electronic Warfare Near Taiwan in CCTV Footage

Public CCTV footage shows the PLA Navy’s Type 055 destroyer Yanan moving from radar tracking to electronic countermeasures near Taiwan, including four jamming missiles, in a display framed as a warning rather than direct engagement; the sequence also shows carrier-group activity and another destroyer near the Liaoning, with officials not confirming the aircraft’s origin.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#china #electronic-warfare #naval

world8 months ago•0 min saved

Ukraine Launches First Mediterranean Attack on Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

Ukraine has reportedly targeted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean for the first time, indicating increased military activity and tensions in the region.

via politico.eu|

#conflict #mediterranean #naval

world1 year ago•2 min saved

North Korea Successfully Raises Capsized Warship After Failed Launch

North Korea successfully launched a warship after a previous failed attempt that damaged the vessel, with Kim Jong Un criticizing the incident and arresting officials involved. The regime is determined to showcase its military strength, emphasizing the importance of naval modernization.

via BBC|

#kim-jong-un #military #naval