US Navy destroyer

In First Military Response To Israel Attack, US Navy Warship Destroys Multiple Missiles Fired From Iran-Backed Militants

The Pentagon has confirmed that the USS Carney successfully intercepted three land attack missiles and multiple drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen.

Oct 20, 2023, 10:04 AM IST

64 sailors aboard US Navy destroyer test positive for coronavirus COVID-19

The ship is expected to be disinfected and cleaned in San Diego, while the crew isolated and quarantined, said the report.

Apr 29, 2020, 09:56 AM IST

US Navy destroyer in Caribbean sees significant coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak - officials

The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that over a dozen sailors had tested positive for the virus. Given the size of ship, usually only a few hundred sailors, an outbreak like this is likely to cause concern and raise questions about whether it would have to return to the United States.

Apr 25, 2020, 12:30 PM IST

Beijing asks US to respect its sovereignty after American warship sails through South China Sea

A US Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Tuesday.

Oct 11, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

US Navy destroyer fires warning shots at Iranian vessels: US officials

The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the USS Mahan established radio communication with the boats but they did not respond to requests to slow down. 

Jan 09, 2017, 18:40 PM IST