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Navy authorizes combat awards and devices for Red Sea operations
The move is a nod to the near-daily battles that Navy destroyers have fought with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since October.
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Navy ship underway for Gaza pier mission suffers fire, returns to US
The cargo ship 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo suffered a fire in its engine room Thursday, forcing it to return to Florida, the Navy said.
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First Army vessel leaves US to build temporary pier for Gaza aid
U.S. Central Command said the General Frank S. Besson left Virginia on Saturday with equipment to build a temporary pier for Gazans to receive aid.
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1,000 US troops deploying to build offshore port for Gaza aid
The military expects to have the mission to distribute aid to the Gaza Strip in the next 60 days.
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Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
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Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
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How the Navy’s current Red Sea clashes parallel the 1980s
The Navy’s moves against the Houthis mirrors the sea service's Middle East operations in the 1980s.
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Allies probe accidental targeting of US drone by German navy frigate
A German warship fired two SM-2 interceptors at an American MQ-9 drone in the Red Sea, but both missed.
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February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.
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4 charged with transporting Iranian-made weapons appear in US court
The four crew members were allegedly onboard a dhow during a seizure mission in which two Navy SEALs died earlier this year.
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US, UK strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer Red Sea attacks
American and British fighter jets hit sites in eight locations, targeting missiles, launchers, rockets, drones and air defense systems.
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