09 September 2025 Commander, Self Defense Fleet hosted Japan-U.S. Navy Commanders’ meeting KONDANKAI. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Katsushi Omachi, commander, JMSDF Self Defense Fleet, hosted U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander U.S. 7th Fleet, and Japan and U.S. maritime commanders during an annual bilateral meeting known as “KONDANKAI” at the Maritime...
10 May 2024 U.S. Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea SOUTH CHINA SEA - On May 10, USS Halsey (DDG 97) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law...
08 May 2024 7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on May 8 through waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law...
10 March 2023 Springfield Visits Republic of Korea during Indo-Pacific Patrol BUSAN, Republic of Korea - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) departed Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) following a scheduled port visit as part of its routine operations in the Indo-Pacific, March 1...