Last Updated on 18/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
America is trying its best to save its friendly country Israel. To protect it from attacks by Iran and its allies and terrorist groups, America has deployed 30 percent of its navy in and around the Mediterranean Sea. Carrier Strike Group Abraham Lincoln will reach the Mediterranean Sea in one to two days. The submarine USS Georgia equipped with nuclear missiles has also reached close by.
Gulf of Oman… Theodore Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier Strike Group is stationed here. Along with this, two warships USS John S McCain and USS Daniel Inoue have been deployed.
Strait of Malacca… The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group will be deployed here. Its companion warships USS Oxon, USS Spruance and USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. have already been deployed to the Gulf.
Eastern Mediterranean… Amphibious assault ships have been deployed here. These are USS Wasp, USS Oak Hill and USS Newnork. These are ships that can carry weapons, soldiers, tanks, supplies and also attack.
Middle East… The fifth AOR unit of the US Navy means Auxiliary, Oil and Replenishment. Four warships are deployed in it. USS Lewis B Puller, USS Russell, USS Cole and USS Michael Murphy. Their job is to supply oil, weapons and logistics to warships, fighter jets, etc.
The Mediterranean Sea… US Navy’s Sixth Fleet AOR. USS Arleigh Burke, USS Laboon, USS Roosevelt, USS Bulkeley. These are ships that not only help in supply but can also launch a deadly attack if needed.
Bahrain… There are ten warships standing near it. Six are US Coast Guard cutters. Four are mine countermeasures ships. First the Coast Guard cutters… Charlie Maltrop, Robert Goldman, Glenn Herrin, Amy Tunnell, Johnelle Scheuerman and Clares Sutphin. Then the mine countermeasures ships – USS Sentry, USS Devastator, USS Gladiator and USS Dextrous.
Military Climb Command… Under this, six warships have been deployed. USNS Big Horn, USNS Alan Shepherd, USNS Patuxent, USNS Robert E Peary, USNS Lewis and Clark and USNS Amelia Earhart.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)