According to a statement released by the Commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet on February 6, 2025, the U.S. Navy will participate in Exercise Pacific Steller 2025, a Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) hosted by the French Navy in the Philippine Sea, beginning February 8, 2025. This large-scale naval exercise will bring together the U.S. Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG), the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for joint operations designed to enhance interoperability, demonstrate power projection, and reinforce regional security. The exercise underscores the deepening strategic cooperation between the United States, France, and Japan in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific, a region of increasing geopolitical significance. Read full Naval News at this link ...

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