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USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate

The Nimitz‑class carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three escort warships have arrived in the Middle East, positioning a carrier air wing and strike assets in theater. The move coincides with heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and public warnings from President Trump about potential strikes, with reports of Israeli coordination.

2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00

Wall Street Journal

Trump seeks 'decisive' options as U.S. fighters arrive and carrier strike group heads to Middle East

2026-01-20T23:00:52.920678-08:00

Reuters

US intercepts fifth sanctioned Venezuelan tanker in carrier‑launched raid, warns China to keep away from the Americas

2026-01-11T05:18:22.914071-08:00

Aviation Week

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

2026-01-12T11:59:01.425931-08:00

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USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate The Nimitz‑class carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three escort warships have arrived in the Middle East, positioning a carrier air wing and strike assets in theater. The move coincides with heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and public warnings from President Trump about potential strikes, with reports of Israeli coordination.

2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00

USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate

Wall Street Journal

Trump seeks 'decisive' options as U.S. fighters arrive and carrier strike group heads to Middle East President Trump is pursuing "decisive" options against Iran as U.S. jet fighters have arrived in the region and an aircraft carrier strike group is en route to the Middle East. The moves represent a rapid escalation in U.S. military posture with immediate operational and alliance implications.

2026-01-20T23:00:52.920678-08:00

Trump seeks 'decisive' options as U.S. fighters arrive and carrier strike group heads to Middle East

Aviation Week

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C The U.S. Navy completed a second demonstration of autonomous flight‑control software on Kratos BQM‑177 target drones and ran trials familiarizing F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C pilots with Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The exercises advance carrier‑capable uncrewed‑fighter concepts and manned–unmanned teaming tactics for future carrier operations.

2026-01-12T11:59:01.425931-08:00

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

Reuters

US intercepts fifth sanctioned Venezuelan tanker in carrier‑launched raid, warns China to keep away from the Americas A predawn raid by Marines and sailors launched from USS Gerald R. Ford intercepted a fifth sanctioned tanker carrying Venezuelan oil, part of a U.S. campaign to disrupt Caracas’s revenue. Washington framed the operation as a warning to Beijing over its expanding footprint in the region.

2026-01-11T05:18:22.914071-08:00

US intercepts fifth sanctioned Venezuelan tanker in carrier‑launched raid, warns China to keep away from the Americas

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USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group Deploys to Middle East as Iran Tensions Escalate

Trump seeks 'decisive' options as U.S. fighters arrive and carrier strike group heads to Middle East

US intercepts fifth sanctioned Venezuelan tanker in carrier‑launched raid, warns China to keep away from the Americas

US Navy demos autonomous control on Kratos BQM‑177s and integrates Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F/A‑18E/F and F‑35C

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