27 November 2023 U.S. Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation in the South China Sea PARACEL ISLANDS, South China Sea — On November 25, USS Hopper (DDG 70) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law. At the conclusion of the operation, USS Hopper (DDG 70) exited the excessive claim area and...
24 November 2023 Readout of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti’s Meeting with Republic of Korea Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Yang Yong-mo Chief of Naval Operations Spokesperson Cmdr. Desiree Frame provided the following readout:...