A US Navy carrier strike group and a few other warships fired $1.16 billion in weapons battling the Houthis in the Red Sea
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from Business Insider5 months ago
The Navy has emphasized its commitment to deterring threats and safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea amid continuous attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels since November 2023.
Business Insiderhttps://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-warships-fired-munitions-substantial-cost-fighting-houthis-2024-8
From October to mid-July, the US Navy's Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group launched about 770 munitions, reflecting the escalating financial burden of military operations against the Houthis.
Business Insiderhttps://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-warships-fired-munitions-substantial-cost-fighting-houthis-2024-8
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