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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS forces sink vessel linked to Ecuador's Los Choneros in Pacific
US forces intercepted and sank a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, which they stated was used as a refueling station for drug trafficking operations and was linked to the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros. The crew was rescued and will be handed over to Ecuadorian authorities.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUSS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 200-day Middle East mission amid crew welfare concerns
The USS Abraham Lincoln reached Thailand after a 200-day deployment in the Middle East, the longest continuous sea duty in modern US Navy history. Reports of supply shortages, morale problems, and a possible suicide attempt prompted a Senate inquiry and a replacement carrier dispatch.
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Luis Manuel Aviles, father of USS Lincoln sailor, released from detention
Luis Manuel Aviles, father of a US Navy sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released from immigration detention. His case was dismissed by an immigration judge, prompting a congressional investigation into his arrest during a federal immigration crackdown.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS Navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft flew through the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Friday. The US 7th Fleet stated the transit demonstrates commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, while China's military monitored the aircraft.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Navy considers renaming USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier after Donald Trump
The US Navy is reviewing plans to rename a Ford-class aircraft carrier currently designated USS Doris Miller, a Black sailor recognised for heroism at Pearl Harbor. Sources say internal discussions include honouring Donald Trump, which would be unprecedented for a sitting president.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUSS Abraham Lincoln crew conditions prompt Gallego to blame Trump administration
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego attributed poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln to the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict, citing extended deployment and declining morale. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the reports as misrepresented, while the Navy acknowledged improvements after announcing the ship's return.
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Politics · United StatesU.S. Navy considers redesigning Ford-class carriers to match Trump’s preference for WWII-era look
The U.S. Navy is evaluating a redesign of its newest aircraft carriers to move the command tower forward, resembling World War II-era ships, after President Donald Trump expressed a preference for the older design. The move could cost billions and delay construction, according to current and former officials.
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Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUSS George Washington leaves Pacific as US shifts carrier to Middle East
The US Navy is withdrawing its last aircraft carrier from the western Pacific, the USS George Washington, to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. Analysts warn China could use the absence to assert regional influence, while extended deployments strain crews and raise concerns over US priorities.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUSS Abraham Lincoln crew endure record deployment amid food shortages and mental health crisis
The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent over 250 days at sea without docking, the longest continuous deployment on record. Reports describe food shortages, malfunctioning toilets and sailors attempting to jump overboard. Congressional Democrats have demanded an explanation from the defence secretary.
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