Red Sea (Page 2)

Posted on Jan 17, 2025

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 23, 2024) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires an SM-2 missile during a live-fire exercise. Spruance, assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is currently underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that increases warfighting capability and tactical proficiency across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign John Rosenberg)

Navy Warships Have To Leave Red Sea Fight For Weeks To Reload Their Missiles Navy Warships Have To Leave Red Sea Fight For Weeks To Reload Their Missiles

Updated on Jan 17, 2025

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Navy MH-60 Seahawk Helicopter Has Shot Down Its First Drone Navy MH-60 Seahawk Helicopter Has Shot Down Its First Drone

By Hope Hodge Seck

Updated on Jan 16, 2025

How many weapons US Navy ships launched in the Red Sea.

Navy Just Revealed Tally Of Surface-To-Air Missiles Fired In Ongoing Red Sea Fight Navy Just Revealed Tally Of Surface-To-Air Missiles Fired In Ongoing Red Sea Fight

Updated on Jan 14, 2025

231014-N-GF955-1031 EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64), man their watch stations in the combat information center (CIC) during a general quarters drill, October 14, 2023. Carney is currently a part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. The strike group is on a scheduled deployment conducting routine operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau)

Red Sea Attacks Are Testing Combat Information Centers Aboard U.S. Navy Warships Like Never Before Red Sea Attacks Are Testing Combat Information Centers Aboard U.S. Navy Warships Like Never Before

Posted on Jan 6, 2025

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F/A-18F Was Shot Down By Friendly Fire As Jets Were About To Land On The Carrier F/A-18F Was Shot Down By Friendly Fire As Jets Were About To Land On The Carrier

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Dec 24, 2024

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet was conducting a refueling mission over the Red Sea when it was downed in a friendly fire incident this past weekend.

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F/A-18F Shot Down By Friendly Cruiser Was In The Middle Of A Refueling Mission F/A-18F Shot Down By Friendly Cruiser Was In The Middle Of A Refueling Mission

By Joseph Trevithick, Geoff Ziezulewicz, Howard Altman

Posted on Dec 23, 2024

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USS Carney’s Red Sea Operations Highlight 5-inch Deck Gun’s Anti-Air Capability USS Carney’s Red Sea Operations Highlight 5-inch Deck Gun’s Anti-Air Capability

Posted on Dec 6, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Joint Strike Fighters took part in recent strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, the Pentagon has disclosed.

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F-35C Naval Joint Strike Fighters Fly Combat Missions Against Houthis In Yemen F-35C Naval Joint Strike Fighters Fly Combat Missions Against Houthis In Yemen

Posted on Nov 13, 2024

Notoriously underarmed F125 frigate will have to avoid the Red Sea.

German Navy Confirms Its Supersized Frigate Will Avoid The Red Sea German Navy Confirms Its Supersized Frigate Will Avoid The Red Sea

Updated on Nov 4, 2024

Russians Helped Houthis Target International Shipping: Report Russians Helped Houthis Target International Shipping: Report

Posted on Oct 25, 2024

Captain of the USS Dwight D Eisenhower tells us what really went on during the ship's Red Sea combat cruise.

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Carrier Captain In Combat: Our Video Interview With Christopher “Chowdah” Hill Carrier Captain In Combat: Our Video Interview With Christopher “Chowdah” Hill

Posted on Sep 10, 2024

Navy Capt. Chris "Chowdah" Hill, commander of the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower, opens up about the carrier group's recent dangerous and grueling deployment to the Middle East.

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Carrier Captain In Combat: What Went On During 7 Months Under Fire Around The Red Sea Carrier Captain In Combat: What Went On During 7 Months Under Fire Around The Red Sea

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Sep 7, 2024

Captain hill on how his tweets would have needed to change if the ship was hit.

Carrier Captain On How His Up-Beat Tweets Would Have Needed To Change If Houthi Missiles Struck His Ship Carrier Captain On How His Up-Beat Tweets Would Have Needed To Change If Houthi Missiles Struck His Ship

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

The U.S. Navy supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln is heading toward the Middle East with an air wing that includes EA-18G Growlers equipped with new AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer-Mid Band (NGJ-MB) electronic warfare pods.

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EA-18G Growlers With New Jamming Pods Onboard Carrier Heading To Middle East EA-18G Growlers With New Jamming Pods Onboard Carrier Heading To Middle East

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

The embarked security team aboard the M/V Pumba destroyed a Houthi drone boat before it could cause any damage.

Ship Security Team Appears To Detonate Explosive-Laden Houthi Drone Boat With Gunfire Ship Security Team Appears To Detonate Explosive-Laden Houthi Drone Boat With Gunfire

Posted on Jul 23, 2024

240416-N-HE057-1516 RED SEA (April 16, 2024) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Fighting Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, participates in an airborne change of command ceremony above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, April 16. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo)

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F/A-18F Super Hornet Pilot Is First U.S. Female Aviator To Shoot Down An Enemy Aerial Threat F/A-18F Super Hornet Pilot Is First U.S. Female Aviator To Shoot Down An Enemy Aerial Threat

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

An EA-18G Growler scored the types first ever air-to-air kill during a recently concluded deployment.

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EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill EA-18G Growler Scored Its First Air-To-Air Kill

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group expended 770 missiles and other munitions at Houthi targets over the course of a recently concluded nine-month deployment.

770 Weapons Expended By Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group On Historic Red Sea Deployment 770 Weapons Expended By Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group On Historic Red Sea Deployment

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

We are seeing the first image of the Houthi drone boat that struck the bulk cargo carrier M/V Tutor.

First Look At Houthi Kamikaze Drone Boat That Struck Cargo Ship In Red Sea First Look At Houthi Kamikaze Drone Boat That Struck Cargo Ship In Red Sea

Updated on Jun 17, 2024

Houthi Drone Boat Strikes Ship For First Time Since Red Sea Crisis Erupted Houthi Drone Boat Strikes Ship For First Time Since Red Sea Crisis Erupted

Posted on Jun 12, 2024

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) visits Naval Station Norfolk following a seven-month deployment, May 10. Throughout the ship’s seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Carney successfully destroyed Houthi-launched weapons, including land attack cruise missiles, anti-ship ballistic missiles, and unmanned systems.

USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise USS Carney Destroyed 65 Houthi Targets During Its Cruise

Posted on May 13, 2024

The German Navy frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is headed home.

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German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days German Frigate That Fought Off Houthi Drones Heads Home After 58 Days

Posted on Apr 22, 2024

The French Navy frigate Alsace has returned from its operational deployment to the Red Sea, with its commander describing what he says is an unprecedented degree of threat against shipping from Houthi drone and missile attacks. The words of Captain Jérôme Henry highlight the challenge being faced in the Red Sea since October last year and also raise questions about the wider readiness of European navies involved in Aspides — the European Union’s naval task force created to protect commercial shipping in the region.

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French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat French Frigate Captain Describes Frenetic Red Sea Combat

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

A missile is launched from the Sa'ar 6-class corvette during the series of live-fire tests of the naval version of its Iron Dome missile-defense system, called "C-Dome"at sea on February 21, 2022.

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Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill Israel’s Ship-Based Iron Dome Just Got Its First Combat Kill

Posted on Apr 9, 2024

The Danish Armed Forces say one of the country's frigates shot down four Houthi drones during a recent Red Sea deployment. However, other reports say that the ship also suffered serious problems while in the region.

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Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports Danish Frigate Suffered Radar, Combat System, Gun Problems During Red Sea Ops: Reports

Posted on Apr 3, 2024

The Navy has established a new forward-deployed MQ-4C detachment at NAS Sigonella in Italy.

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MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations MQ-4C Triton Has Arrived In Europe, Could Impact Black Sea, Red Sea Operations

Posted on Apr 1, 2024

A German Mk 88A Super Lynx helicopter piloted by German military service members flies over the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) while participating in exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2020 in the Baltic Sea, June 8, 2020. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 49th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.

German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

A Houthi drone pictured by a French naval helicopter shortly before being shot down

French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding

Posted on Mar 12, 2024

US and allied forces shot down at least 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen today.

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Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

Posted on Mar 10, 2024

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Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon Italian Destroyer Guns Down Houthi Drone With 76mm ‘Super Rapid’ Cannon

Posted on Mar 4, 2024

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German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones German Frigate Mistakenly Fires On MQ-9, Downs Two Houthi Drones

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 28, 2024

Sea Viper missiles being loaded onto HMS Diamond

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British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea British Destroyer Rearming In Gibraltar, Heading Back To Red Sea

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

The crew of a Belize-flagged cargo vessel has been forced to abandon ship after a Houthi missile attack caused significant damage. This is just one of a flurry of new Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea the past day or so.

Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

German frigate Hessen has departed the Red Sea and is returning home.

European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday European Red Sea Naval Task Force Set To Launch Monday

Posted on Feb 17, 2024

Iran ballistic missile fired from a container at sea.

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Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea Iran Fires Ballistic Missile From A Shipping Container At Sea

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

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Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated) Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Pilot Intercepted Seven Drones (Updated)

Updated on Feb 12, 2024

HMS Diamond's kill markings against drone

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HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar

Posted on Feb 12, 2024

The U.S. is working to determine how much damage attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria caused.

Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes Everything We Know About The Aftermath Of Last Night’s Airstrikes

Posted on Feb 3, 2024

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Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report Navy’s SM-6 Missile Used In Combat: Report

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

The Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS). (U.S. Navy)

Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report Phalanx CIWS Downs Houthi Missile Dangerously Close To Destroyer: Report

Posted on Feb 1, 2024

Armed rebels of the Iran-backed Houthi militia take part in a demonstration against the USA and Israel in January 2024 in Sanaa, Yemen.

U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM U.S. Carries Out First Preemptive Strike On Houthi SAM

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

Houthi Anti-ship ballistic missile attack in Red Sea video capture.

Video Of Anti-Ship Missile Striking Ship During Red Sea Attack Surfaces Video Of Anti-Ship Missile Striking Ship During Red Sea Attack Surfaces

Posted on Jan 20, 2024

New Strike On Houthi Missiles In Yemen Launched By U.S. New Strike On Houthi Missiles In Yemen Launched By U.S.

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 18, 2024

Red Sea Shoot-Downs Offer Hugely Valuable Lessons, Also Pose Big Intel Risk Red Sea Shoot-Downs Offer Hugely Valuable Lessons, Also Pose Big Intel Risk

Posted on Jan 17, 2024

US Central Command has released pictures and information about missile parts and other materiel bound for Iranian-backed Houthi militants that it recently seized.

Yemen-Bound Missile Parts, Sensor Systems Seized In SEAL Raid Yemen-Bound Missile Parts, Sensor Systems Seized In SEAL Raid

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jan 16, 2024

The U.S. struck four Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles being prepared for launch Tuesday.

First Preemptive Strikes Against Houthi Missiles Preparing To Fire Launched By U.S. First Preemptive Strikes Against Houthi Missiles Preparing To Fire Launched By U.S.

Posted on Jan 16, 2024

The M/V Gibraltar Eagle was hit by a Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile.

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Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Hits U.S.-Owned Container Ship In Gulf Of Aden

Posted on Jan 15, 2024

Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region Houthis Threaten Reprisal Attacks On U.S. Bases In The Region

Posted on Jan 13, 2024

The U.S. struck a Houthi radar in Yemen early Saturday morning local time.

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Navy Strikes Houthi Radar Site With Tomahawk Cruise Missile Navy Strikes Houthi Radar Site With Tomahawk Cruise Missile

Posted on Jan 13, 2024

Red Sea Dangerous As Ever After Strikes, Shipping Industry Warns (Updated) Red Sea Dangerous As Ever After Strikes, Shipping Industry Warns (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

The Anti-Ship Missile Arsenal Houthis Are Firing Into The Red Sea The Anti-Ship Missile Arsenal Houthis Are Firing Into The Red Sea

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

A Ministry of Defense photo shows Royal Navy personnel in action against a Houthi attack in the Red Sea.

Largest Attack On Red Sea Shipping To Date: What We Know Largest Attack On Red Sea Shipping To Date: What We Know

Posted on Jan 10, 2024

There are several reasons why the Saudis and other Arab nations won't join Operation Prosperity Guardian.

Retired Saudi Admiral On Why Arabs Won’t Join Red Sea Task Force Retired Saudi Admiral On Why Arabs Won’t Join Red Sea Task Force

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

Houthis unleashed a drone boat in an attempted attack on Red Sea shipping.

Drone Boat Used In Attempted Red Sea Attack Drone Boat Used In Attempted Red Sea Attack

Posted on Jan 5, 2024

A French-owned, Malta-flagged container ship was targeted by Houthi missiles Tuesday.

Houthi Missiles Target French-Owned Container Ship In Red Sea (Updated) Houthi Missiles Target French-Owned Container Ship In Red Sea (Updated)

Posted on Jan 3, 2024

After U.S. Navy Helicopters Sink Houthi Boats Are Strikes Next? After U.S. Navy Helicopters Sink Houthi Boats Are Strikes Next?

Posted on Dec 31, 2023

Super Hornets from the aircraft carrier Dwight David Eisenhower struck Houthi missile installations today.

Super Hornets Score Aerial Kills Over Red Sea Super Hornets Score Aerial Kills Over Red Sea

Posted on Dec 26, 2023

Red Sea Attacks Continue, India Enhances Naval Posture (Updated) Red Sea Attacks Continue, India Enhances Naval Posture (Updated)

Posted on Dec 26, 2023

Cracks Form In New Naval Coalition, Drone Strikes Spread To Indian Ocean Cracks Form In New Naval Coalition, Drone Strikes Spread To Indian Ocean

Posted on Dec 23, 2023

Every day, hundreds of ships transit the Red Sea with Ambrey armed security teams.

Inside The Private Security Forces Protecting Red Sea Shipping Inside The Private Security Forces Protecting Red Sea Shipping

Posted on Dec 21, 2023

Red Sea Maritime Coalition Much Bigger Than Originally Disclosed Red Sea Maritime Coalition Much Bigger Than Originally Disclosed

Posted on Dec 20, 2023

A new U.S.-led maritime coalition focused on protecting commercial shipping in and around the Red Sea from Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen has now been formally announced.

Red Sea Maritime Coalition Kicks Off As Tanker Hit By Missiles Red Sea Maritime Coalition Kicks Off As Tanker Hit By Missiles