USS Lassen

China begins operation of lighthouse on artificial island in South China Sea

Subi Reef is an artificial island built up by China over the past year or so.
 

Apr 06, 2016, 07:28 AM IST

South China Sea tensions scuttle Asia defence chiefs statement: US

US' guided missile destroyer USS Lassen sailed within 12 nautical miles of Spartly Islands in South China Sea.

Nov 04, 2015, 14:24 PM IST

US, China intensify rhetoric over South China Sea

The war of words between China and the US heated up with an American Admiral defending last week's US naval ship's foray near Chinese-made artificial island.

Nov 03, 2015, 17:37 PM IST

Chinese Navy protests after US naval destroyer enters South China Sea despite warnings

Chinese Navy on Tuesday had its first major face off with a US warship after it ignored Beijing's warning and sailed close to artificial islands China is building in the disputed South China Sea, prompting China to denounce the incident as a "threat" to its sovereignty.

Oct 27, 2015, 17:28 PM IST

US warship within 12 nautical miles of Chinese island in SCS, claims Pentagon

A US naval destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of a Chinese island in the disputed South China Sea, the Pentagon said today.

Oct 27, 2015, 13:53 PM IST

US Navy Destroyer nears islands built by China in South China Sea

 USS Lassen came near to Subi and Mischief reefs in the Spratly archipelago in South China Sea.

Oct 27, 2015, 11:08 AM IST