er black sea uh submarine fleet um which is most uh most likely actually it's almost certainly in response to the united states sending in the arleigh burke herself ddg 51 to poke around in…

…After all, the US Navy has already demonstrated that, despite best efforts (and outstanding work on the part of the DDG crews so far) missile defense is challenging even under the best of conditions. As such…

…In this case, "patrol boat" might not refer to an actual Riverine Command Boat (RCB), but might refer to a Destroyer (DDG) or maybe a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). CENTCOM issued a carefully worded statement confirming…

…The USS MASON (DDG 57) was also recently targeted again by kamikaze drones. A plethora of US Navy vessels have come under numerous attacks over the past few weeks as well. In response to these events…

…Helicopters from the USS EISENHOWER (CVN 69) and the USS GRAVELY (DDG 107) responded to the distress calls from the HANGZHOU, and were fired upon by the occupants of the attacking vessels. U.S. forces returned…

…US CENTCOM announced that the USS LABOON (DDG 58) and aircraft from the USS EISENHOWER CSG shot down twelve drones, three ASCMs, and two LACMs yesterday. These engagements come as Maersk announces the resumption of shipping…

…Missiles fired by Houthi rebels in Yemen were also intercepted by the USS Carney (DDG 64), currently underway in the Red Sea. Europe: Multiple terror attacks/incidents have been occurring constantly since the beginning of the…

…The IRIS ALBORZ (72) is classified by Iran to be a Frigate, but in international terms is really more characteristic of a Destroyer (DD), or a Guided-Missile Destroyer (DDG), depending on the upgrades present onboard…

…USS LABOON (DDG 58) – Attacked with ASCM, which was successfully intercepted. No damage reported. Additionally, CENTCOM reports various un-named coalition vessels engaging a total of 10 kamikaze drones in the region overnight. Last night, Houthi…

…CENTCOM reports the USS CARNEY (DDG 64) has successfully shot down 14 drones in the past 24 hours. This morning the HMS DIAMOND (D34) also successfully engaged a drone targeting commercial shipping. South America: Venezuela and…

…The USS *TRUXTON* (DDG 103) collided with the USNS *SUPPLY* (T-AOE-6) while attempting to carry out Underway Replenishment (UNREP) operations on Wednesday. Two sailors were injured as a result of the collision, both of…

…The M/V *TOUSKA* was fired upon by the USS Spruance (DDG-111), which engaged the vessel with their deck gun, targeting the engine room. After the shelling, U.S. Marines from the 31st MEU boarded…

…Allowing credit where credit is due, the fleet of DDGs still O/S in the region continue to engage Yemeni drones and cruise missiles. In the U.S. electoral shena

…So far, only traditional Aegis support (via DDGs and CGs) has provided protection for vessels in the Red Sea. However, as OPN PROSPERITY GUARDIAN has not really gotten underway yet

…The USS CARNEY (DDG-64) successfully engaged at least THREE ASCM's and multiple kamikaze drones during the attack, while responding to the multiple distress calls from merchant vessels. The following is the preliminary damage report…

…The IRGC-N also claims to have targeted two American Destroyers, the USS *JOHN PAUL JONES* (DDG-53) and the USS *DELBERT D. BLACK* (DDG-119). CENTCOM denies that either vessel was hit, but did confirm…

…Last night, two Destroyers, the USS *TRUXTON* (DDG-103) and the USS *MASON* (DDG-87) crossed the Strait under heavy fire by the Iranians. Similarly, a KC-135 refueling tanker was observed conducting refueling operations for…