# US Navy
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Iran Shows Underground 'Missile City' and 1,000km Anti‑Ship Cruise Missile, Putting U.S. Fleets on the Back Foot
Iran has publicly showcased an underground missile complex and a new anti‑ship cruise missile, "Abu Mahdi," claiming over 1,000 km range and a heavy warhead capable of damaging large U.S. warships. The display underscores Tehran’s reliance on concealment, mobility and asymmetric tactics to complicate U.S. naval operations in the Gulf and Arabian Sea.
Iran Parades ‘Abu Mahdi’ Cruise Missiles and Underground ‘Missile City’ — A Signal to U.S. Fleets
Iran publicly showcased a subterranean missile complex storing hundreds of new “Abu Mahdi” anti‑ship cruise missiles that Tehran says can reach beyond 1,000 km and penetrate warship defences. The display is both a tactical signal about asymmetric coastal striking capability and a strategic challenge to U.S. naval operations in the Gulf and nearby waters.
Trump Signals Willingness to Negotiate With Iran While Repeating Military Threats
Donald Trump said he hopes the U.S. can reach an agreement with Iran while emphasising U.S. naval strength and warning of military consequences if talks fail. Iran says it remains confident indirect negotiations are productive, insisting on sanctions relief and the right to peaceful enrichment amid a tense regional military backdrop and recent U.S.-Israel coordination.
US Destroyer Departs Eilat as Fifth Fleet Reaffirms Routine Presence in Red Sea Corridor
The US destroyer USS Delbert D. Black left the Israeli port of Eilat on 1 February after a routine visit, US Central Command and the Fifth Fleet said on social media. CENTCOM also released images of maintenance aboard another deployed destroyer, underscoring ongoing US naval presence and sustainment operations in the Middle East maritime corridor.
US Destroyer Concludes Port Call to Eilat, Reinforcing Red Sea Presence
The USS Delbert D. Black completed a port call to Eilat on 1 February before departing, a move framed by the US Fifth Fleet as routine but strategically significant. The visit reinforces Washington's maritime presence in the Red Sea corridor, signaling deterrence and reassurance to regional partners amid persistent security risks to shipping.
USS Abraham Lincoln Filmed Replenishing at Sea as Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Middle East
The US released video showing USS Abraham Lincoln conducting underway replenishment in the Arabian Sea on January 27, posted by DVIDS on January 31. The carrier strike group's deployment to the Middle East is framed by CENTCOM as a move to promote regional stability, signalling sustained US naval presence amid heightened maritime risks.
After 15 Years, the Kennedy’s Sea Trials Highlight a Growing U.S.–China Carrier Gap
The John F. Kennedy began sea trials in January 2026 after a 15‑year build that highlights persistent technical and industrial challenges in the U.S. Ford‑class programme, notably the unreliable EMALS catapult. China’s carrier programme, which reportedly started construction of a Type 004 nuclear carrier in 2026, is advancing more rapidly, raising questions about future balance of naval power in the Indo‑Pacific.
US Deploys Tenth Warship to Middle East — Naval Posture Signals Readiness for Action on Iran
The US has increased its Middle East naval presence to at least ten warships with the destroyer Delbert D. Black joining the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. Movements of CV‑22 Ospreys and HC‑130J rescue aircraft suggest preparations for contingencies, raising the risk of escalation with Iran and pressure on regional security and global energy markets.
US Carrier Strike Group Moves into Indian Ocean as Tensions with Iran Rise
The United States has moved the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group into the Indian Ocean and increased air and missile‑defence assets in the broader Middle East theatre as a hedge against possible Iranian actions. While imagery shows no massive buildup on strategic bases such as Diego Garcia, transport flights and defensive deployments signal sustained readiness, even as political rhetoric on both sides heightens the risk of miscalculation.
US Carrier Strike Group Moves Into Indian Ocean as Tensions With Iran Persist
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has entered the Indian Ocean as part of a wider US military buildup aimed at deterring Iran, accompanied by transport and refuelling aircraft and augmented missile-defence systems. The deployment signals deterrence and operational flexibility but carries risks of miscalculation amid sharp rhetoric from Tehran and continued political tension.
US Carrier Strike Group Repositions to Indian Ocean, Increasing Pressure on Iran
A U.S. carrier strike group centred on USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in the Indian Ocean as Washington bolsters forces near the Middle East amid tensions with Iran. The move reinforces deterrence and operational options but increases the risk of escalation and miscalculation in the region.
US Navy Puts First Hypersonic‑Armed Surface Warship to Sea, Signalling New Maritime Strike Capability
The US Navy has taken its Zumwalt-class destroyer to sea after refitting it to carry hypersonic missiles, a milestone that makes it the first US surface combatant to host such weapons. While the move advances the Navy’s long-range strike ambitions, true operational capability depends on further testing, production, and integration with targeting networks and other platforms such as Virginia-class Block V submarines.