The Pentagon has redirected the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East to collaborate with the USS Harry S. Truman in countering missile and drone threats posed by Yemen-based Houthis on commercial shipping. The Truman's deployment has been extended by three months to enable dual carrier operations in the region, marking the second time in six months that two carrier strike groups have been assigned to this mission. The Vinson recently engaged in joint exercises with Japanese and Korean forces before its new deployment.
The Pentagon has ordered the USS Carl Vinson to depart for the Middle East to support missile and drone attack suppression against Yemen-based Houthis.
The Vinson will operate alongside the USS Harry S. Truman, which has had its deployment extended for three months to ensure two carriers are present.
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