US and Japanese warships line up to show off their strength
US and Japanese warships yesterday conducted a formation exercise to conclude the joint exercise Keen Sword 15. The activity was held in the southern sea of Japan, to enhance combat readiness.
US and Japanese warships yesterday conducted a formation exercise to conclude the joint exercise Keen Sword 15. The activity was held in the southern sea of Japan, to enhance combat readiness.
Keen Sword 15, opening on November 11 with the participation of the US George Washington Aircraft Carrier Strike Force.
Keen Sword 15, opening on November 11 with the participation of the US George Washington Aircraft Carrier Strike Force.
19 ships and 7 aircraft from both countries participated in yesterday’s event.
19 ships and 7 aircraft from both countries participated in yesterday’s event.
Keen Sword is held every two years.
Keen Sword is held every two years.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the exercise.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the exercise.
The Arleigh Burk-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) is one of the ships participating in the exercise.
The Arleigh Burk-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) is one of the ships participating in the exercise.
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) joins US Navy ships and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) joins US Navy ships and ships of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.
A Japanese ship and an American ship lined up together.
A Japanese ship and an American ship lined up together.
Image of warships lined up seen from an American ship.
Image of warships lined up seen from an American ship.
The strike force attached to the aircraft carrier George Washington is the only permanently deployed aircraft carrier strike group of the US Navy, stationed in Yokosuka, Japan.
The strike force attached to the aircraft carrier George Washington is the only permanently deployed aircraft carrier strike group of the US Navy, stationed in Yokosuka, Japan.
Trong Giap (Photo: US Navy)
