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Active Military Ship Deployments - Cruising Earth
Active Military Ship Deployments
Current list of 53 actively deployed military ships with position and mission details. These vessels have been publicly identified by their respective military branches as currently on an active deployment. Additional ship details and potentially more accurate position data may be available on their individual ship tracking pages (linked under each ship). Exact positions of deployed military ships are typically classified for operational security (OPSEC). All deployment details and tracking information shown here have been sourced from publicly available official releases.
Last update: Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:53 UTC
Aircraft Carrier
Charles de Gaulle Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Underway in the Eastern Mediterranean (departed Souda Bay, Greece on April 7, 2026)
Previous Location:
Souda Bay, Greece (refueling)
Mission:
Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean for regional security and support of allied operations.
Sources:
French Navy / Naval News April 7 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:53 UTC
Track Charles de Gaulle
Destroyer
Horizon Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Eastern Mediterranean (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Toulon, France
Mission:
Horizon-class air-defence destroyer escorting the Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sources:
Naval News March 10 2026, French Navy
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:49 UTC
Track Chevalier Paul
Destroyer
Aquitaine Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Eastern Mediterranean / Cyprus area (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Toulon, France
Mission:
Aquitaine-class (FREMM) frigate deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean for maritime security and defense of Cyprus.
Sources:
Naval News March 10 2026, French Navy
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:15 UTC
Track Languedoc
Frigate
Baden-Württemberg Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Cyprus area / Eastern Mediterranean (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Germany
Mission:
Baden-Württemberg-class frigate deployed to the Cyprus area for maritime security operations.
Sources:
Naval News March 10 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:00 UTC
Track Nordrhein-Westfalen
Frigate
Carlo Bergamini Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Cyprus area / Eastern Mediterranean (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Italy
Mission:
Bergamini-class (FREMM) frigate deployed to the Cyprus area for maritime security operations.
Sources:
Naval News March 10 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:25 UTC
Track Federico Martinengo
Frigate
Anzac Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
South China Sea / East Asia (on Regional Presence Deployment as of April 2026)
Previous Location:
Departed Australia early 2026
Mission:
Anzac-class frigate on Australia's Regional Presence Deployment (RPD). Currently conducting maritime security operations, diplomatic port visits, and joint exercises with partner nations in the South China Sea and East Asia.
Sources:
Royal Australian Navy, Department of Defence (Australia), April 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:12 UTC
Track HMAS Toowoomba
Frigate
Anzac Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Indo-Pacific region (follow-on operations after Regional Presence Deployment)
Previous Location:
Completed RPD in March 2026
Mission:
Anzac-class frigate that completed the first Regional Presence Deployment for 2026 in March. Now conducting follow-on operations in the Indo-Pacific.
Sources:
Royal Australian Navy, Department of Defence (Australia), April 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:10 UTC
Track HMAS Warramunga
Frigate
Halifax Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Indo-Pacific region (supporting Operations HORIZON and NEON as of early April 2026)
Previous Location:
Transited Panama Canal mid-February 2026; visited Auckland, New Zealand early March 2026
Mission:
HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339), a Halifax-class frigate, is on a six-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific in support of Operation HORIZON (Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy) and Operation NEON (enforcement of UN sanctions against North Korea). The ship is participating in multinational exercises including Exercise Kakadu in Australia.
Sources:
Government of Canada / National Defence, Trident Newspaper, Naval News (March-April 2026 updates)
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:14 UTC
Track HMCS Charlottetown
Submarine
Astute Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Northern Arabian Sea / near Strait of Hormuz (CENTCOM AOR, as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Departed Perth, Australia March 6, 2026 (after maintenance at HMAS Stirling)
Mission:
Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine deployed to the northern Arabian Sea. HMS Anson is positioned to provide long-range Tomahawk strike capability and intelligence gathering support amid heightened regional tensions.
Sources:
UK Ministry of Defence sources, Daily Mail, National Interest, Army Recognition (March 21–26 2026)
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 14:57 UTC
Track HMS Anson
Destroyer
Daring Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Docked in the eastern Mediterranean for minor technical issue (as of April 7–8, 2026)
Previous Location:
Eastern Mediterranean patrol
Mission:
Type 45 destroyer deployed to the eastern Mediterranean to defend against Iranian-made drones. Currently docked for a minor technical issue.
Sources:
UK Ministry of Defence / Royal Navy sources, April 7–8 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:53 UTC
Track HMS Dragon
Aircraft Carrier
Queen Elizabeth Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Portsmouth Naval Base, UK (on 5 days notice to sail as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Portsmouth Naval Base
Mission:
Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier on heightened readiness (5 days notice to sail) in response to Middle East situation. No deployment decision made yet.
Sources:
UK Defence sources March 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 14:58 UTC
Track HMS Prince of Wales
Frigate
De Zeven Provinciën Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Eastern Mediterranean (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Netherlands
Mission:
De Zeven Provinciën-class frigate deployed as escort in the French-led carrier strike group in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sources:
Naval News March 10 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:04 UTC
Track Evertsen
Frigate
Álvaro de Bazán Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Eastern Mediterranean (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Spain
Mission:
Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate deployed as escort in the French-led carrier strike group in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sources:
Naval News March 10 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:29 UTC
Track Cristóbal Colón
Icebreaker
Polar Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
En route from McMurdo Station, Antarctica toward homeport Seattle (Southern Ocean as of mid-March 2026)
Previous Location:
Moored at McMurdo Station, Antarctica (February 2026)
Mission:
USCGC Polar Star completed its 29th deployment supporting Operation Deep Freeze 2026. The heavy polar icebreaker broke ice channels, escorted supply vessels, and assisted with pier installation at McMurdo Station before departing on March 1.
Sources:
USCG Press Release March 11 2026, USNI News
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:28 UTC
Track CGC Polar Star
Aircraft Carrier
Nimitz Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East, as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
South China Sea / Indo-Pacific (redirected January 2026)
Mission:
Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is operating in the Arabian Sea in direct support of Operation Epic Fury. The carrier and its escorts are conducting air superiority missions, precision strike operations, and maintaining a strong deterrent presence amid heightened regional tensions.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:22 UTC
Track USS Abraham Lincoln
Dock Landing Ship
Whidbey Island Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Western Pacific / Philippines area (completed SWARMEX in Cebu on April 5, 2026)
Previous Location:
Cebu, Philippines (SWARMEX exercise)
Mission:
Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship that recently completed a wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX) in Cebu, Philippines. The ship is currently operating in the Western Pacific.
Sources:
U.S. Navy Public Affairs, April 5–7 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:31 UTC
Track USS Ashland
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Red Sea / CENTCOM AOR or supporting Souda Bay operations (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Suez Canal transit early March 2026
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group providing air defense and escort duties in support of Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:32 UTC
Track USS Bainbridge
Amphibious Assault Ship
Wasp Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Pacific Ocean (en route, as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
San Diego departure March 18-20 2026
Mission:
Boxer Amphibious Ready Group with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is en route for potential CENTCOM or Indo-Pacific operations.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:44 UTC
Track USS Boxer
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Eastern Mediterranean / CENTCOM region (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Mediterranean transit early March 2026
Mission:
Independently deployed Arleigh Burke-class destroyer providing air defense and maritime security support in the CENTCOM region.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:40 UTC
Track USS Bulkeley
Dock Landing Ship
Whidbey Island Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Pacific Ocean (en route with Boxer ARG)
Previous Location:
San Diego mid-March 2026
Mission:
Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship assigned to Boxer ARG providing well deck and amphibious logistics support.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:04 UTC
Track USS Comstock
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke IIA TI Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East)
Previous Location:
Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group providing air defense, surface warfare, and multi-mission support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 14:58 UTC
Track USS Delbert D. Black
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Western Pacific / South China Sea area (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Yokosuka, Japan (forward-deployed homeport)
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Currently conducting operations in the Western Pacific / South China Sea region as part of U.S. 7th Fleet patrols and presence missions.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026, U.S. 7th Fleet
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:52 UTC
Track USS Dewey
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight II Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
En route in the Atlantic Ocean (departed Norfolk area late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer currently en route after departing Norfolk. Assigned to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group providing air defense, surface warfare, and multi-mission support during deployment.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026, U.S. 2nd Fleet
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 14:55 UTC
Track USS Donald Cook
Amphibious Transport Dock
San Antonio Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Caribbean Sea / U.S. Southern Command AOR
Previous Location:
Caribbean operations March 2026
Mission:
Part of Iwo Jima ARG providing troop transport and support for Southern Command missions.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:02 UTC
Track USS Fort Lauderdale
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke IIA TI Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East)
Previous Location:
South China Sea / Indo-Pacific (redirected January 2026)
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group serving in the Air Defense Commander role during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:48 UTC
Track USS Frank E. Petersen Jr.
Aircraft Carrier
Nimitz Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
En route in the Atlantic Ocean (departed Norfolk area late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
Mission:
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier currently en route after departing the Norfolk area. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is deploying to support ongoing naval operations and maintain forward presence.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:05 UTC
Track USS George H. W. Bush
Aircraft Carrier
Gerald R. Ford Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Underway in the Mediterranean Sea, heading toward CENTCOM AOR (as of April 8–9, 2026)
Previous Location:
Split, Croatia (departed April 2, 2026)
Mission:
Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on an extended deployment supporting Operation Epic Fury. The carrier is on track to reach a record-breaking 11-month deployment.
Sources:
USNI News April 2–9 2026, U.S. 6th Fleet
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:52 UTC
Track USS Gerald R. Ford
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight I Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
En route to or operating in CENTCOM region (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Norfolk departure mid-March 2026
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer deployed from Norfolk for multi-mission support in the CENTCOM region during current operations.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:38 UTC
Track USS Gonzalez
Amphibious Assault Ship
Wasp Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Caribbean Sea / U.S. Southern Command AOR (as of March 2026)
Previous Location:
Caribbean operations early March 2026
Mission:
Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting counternarcotics, deterrence, and regional security patrols as part of Operation Southern Spear.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:35 UTC
Track USS Iwo Jima
Amphibious Transport Dock
San Antonio Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Pacific Ocean – Artemis II recovery support (as of early April 2026)
Previous Location:
San Diego, California (departed early April 2026)
Mission:
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock serving as the primary recovery vessel for NASA's Artemis II crewed lunar mission.
Sources:
NASA, U.S. Navy Public Affairs, USNI News April 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 14:59 UTC
Track USS John P. Murtha
Guided Missile Cruiser
Ticonderoga Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Eastern Mediterranean / CENTCOM region (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Mediterranean transit early March 2026
Mission:
Ticonderoga-class cruiser providing Aegis air defense and command support in the CENTCOM region.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:39 UTC
Track USS Lake Erie
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight II Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Red Sea / CENTCOM AOR or supporting Souda Bay operations (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Suez Canal transit early March 2026
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group conducting air defense and multi-mission support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:18 UTC
Track USS Mahan
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
En route in the Atlantic Ocean (departed Norfolk area late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer currently en route after departing Norfolk. Assigned to the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group providing air defense, surface warfare, and multi-mission support during deployment.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026, U.S. 2nd Fleet
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:10 UTC
Track USS Mason
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight II Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East)
Previous Location:
Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group providing air defense, surface warfare, and ballistic missile defense support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:33 UTC
Track USS McFaul
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East)
Previous Location:
South China Sea / Indo-Pacific (redirected January 2026)
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group conducting air defense and strike support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:27 UTC
Track USS Michael Murphy
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight I Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East)
Previous Location:
Yokosuka, Japan
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group providing air defense, surface warfare, and multi-mission support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 14:54 UTC
Track USS Milius
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight I Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
U.S. 5th Fleet / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East / Arabian Sea area, as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Departed Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (early-to-mid March 2026)
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. USS Mitscher is conducting maritime security, stability operations, and multi-mission support in the CENTCOM region as part of sustained forward naval presence.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:50 UTC
Track USS Mitscher
Amphibious Transport Dock
San Antonio Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
CENTCOM AOR (Middle East, as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Indian Ocean mid-March 2026
Mission:
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock assigned to Tripoli ARG with 31st MEU providing troop transport and well deck operations.
Sources:
USNI News March 28-30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:06 UTC
Track USS New Orleans
Aircraft Carrier
Nimitz Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
U.S. 3rd Fleet AOR (Eastern Pacific off California, as of March 2026)
Previous Location:
San Diego area mid-March 2026
Mission:
Routine operations and exercises in 3rd Fleet AOR during final deployment period before homeport shift to Norfolk.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:18 UTC
Track USS Nimitz
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Eastern Mediterranean / CENTCOM region (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Rota, Spain forward deployment
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer forward-deployed from Rota providing ballistic missile defense and maritime security support for Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:13 UTC
Track USS Oscar Austin
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East)
Previous Location:
Naval Station San Diego, California
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group providing air defense, surface warfare, and multi-mission support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:27 UTC
Track USS Pickney
Amphibious Transport Dock
San Antonio Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Pacific Ocean (en route with Boxer ARG)
Previous Location:
San Diego mid-March 2026
Mission:
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock assigned to Boxer ARG providing troop transport and well deck operations.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:04 UTC
Track USS Portland
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Western Pacific / Philippine Sea area (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Yokosuka, Japan (forward-deployed homeport)
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan. Currently conducting operations in the Western Pacific as part of U.S. 7th Fleet forces.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026, U.S. 7th Fleet
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 14:57 UTC
Track USS Preble
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Eastern Mediterranean / CENTCOM region (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Mediterranean transit early March 2026
Mission:
Independently deployed Arleigh Burke-class destroyer providing air defense and maritime security support in the CENTCOM region.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:27 UTC
Track USS Roosevelt
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight I Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
En route in the Atlantic Ocean (departed Naval Station Norfolk on March 25, 2026)
Previous Location:
Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer currently en route in the Atlantic after departing Norfolk on March 25, 2026. The ship is deployed in support of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and conducting operations as part of U.S. 2nd Fleet activities.
Sources:
U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs, USNI News March 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:43 UTC
Track USS Ross
Dock Landing Ship
Whidbey Island Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Strait of Malacca (approx. 40 miles SW of Kuala Lumpur, heading toward CENTCOM AOR, as of March 31 2026)
Previous Location:
Sasebo, Japan (forward-deployed homeport)
Mission:
Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship forward-deployed from Sasebo, Japan. Currently transiting the Strait of Malacca en route to join the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group / 31st MEU in the CENTCOM area. Providing well deck support for LCACs, heavy equipment transport, and amphibious logistics capabilities once joined.
Sources:
AIS real-time report March 31 2026 + USNI News March 28 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:38 UTC
Track USS Rushmore
Amphibious Transport Dock
San Antonio Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Caribbean Sea / U.S. Southern Command AOR
Previous Location:
Caribbean operations March 2026
Mission:
Part of Iwo Jima ARG conducting amphibious transport and well deck operations.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:26 UTC
Track USS San Antonio
Amphibious Transport Dock
San Antonio Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
CENTCOM AOR (Middle East, as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Indian Ocean mid-March 2026
Mission:
San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock assigned to Tripoli ARG with 31st MEU providing troop transport and well deck operations.
Sources:
USNI News March 28-30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:01 UTC
Track USS San Diego
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East)
Previous Location:
South China Sea / Indo-Pacific (redirected January 2026)
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group providing air defense, surface warfare, and ballistic missile defense support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:45 UTC
Track USS Spruance
Aircraft Carrier
Nimitz Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Departed San Diego, California (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Naval Base San Diego, California
Mission:
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier that recently departed San Diego for routine operations. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is deploying to support naval presence in the Pacific and potential CENTCOM reinforcement.
Sources:
NBC San Diego March 2026, USNI News
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:12 UTC
Track USS Theodore Roosevelt
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke IIA TI Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Arabian Sea / CENTCOM AOR (Middle East)
Previous Location:
Naval Station Mayport, Florida
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer assigned to Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group providing air defense, surface warfare, and multi-mission support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News Fleet Tracker March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:04 UTC
Track USS Thomas Hudner
Amphibious Assault Ship
America Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
CENTCOM AOR (Middle East, as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Indian Ocean / Diego Garcia area mid-March 2026
Mission:
Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is now operating in the CENTCOM area. The group is providing amphibious assault capability, F-35B air support, MV-22 Osprey operations, and rapid Marine deployment in support of ongoing operations in the Middle East.
Sources:
USNI News March 28-30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:16 UTC
Track USS Tripoli
Destroyer
Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Class
Deployment Details
Current Location:
Red Sea / CENTCOM AOR or supporting Souda Bay operations (as of late March 2026)
Previous Location:
Suez Canal transit early March 2026
Mission:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group providing air defense and escort support during Operation Epic Fury.
Sources:
USNI News March 30 2026
Last Updated:
Fri Apr 10, 2026 15:13 UTC
Track USS Winston S. Churchill
