#naval operations

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The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group returned to Norfolk after a 326-day deployment.
The cruise was extended multiple times and shifted across several regions and missions.
The deployment highlights both U.S. carrier flexibility and the strain on fleet readiness.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via twz.com

The Pentagon said commercial shipping can still use a secure lane through the Strait of Hormuz.
A U.S. naval warning said parts of the traffic separation scheme are extremely hazardous because of unsurveyed and unmitigated mines.
Vessels are being directed toward an enhanced security area in Oman territorial waters for safer transit.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via defensenews.com