Posted on 04/16/2017 4:20:16 PM PDT by Mariner
China and Russia have dispatched intelligence-gathering vessels from their navies to chase the USS Carl Vinson nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which is heading toward waters near the Korean Peninsula, multiple sources of the Japanese government revealed to The Yomiuri Shimbun.
It appears that both countries aim to probe the movements of the United States, which is showing a stance of not excluding military action against North Korea. The Self-Defense Forces are strengthening warning and surveillance activities in the waters and airspace around the area, according to the sources.
The aircraft carrier strike group, composed of the Carl Vinson at its core with guided-missile destroyers and other vessels, is understood to be around the East China Sea and heading north toward waters near the Korean Peninsula.
China and Russia, which prioritize stability in the Korean Peninsula, showed concern over the tough U.S. stance, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov saying the issue should be resolved peacefully through political and diplomatic efforts.
The dispatch of the intelligence-gathering vessels appears to be partly aimed at sending a warning signal to the United States.
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We are that good.
And the JMSDF is the second best navy in the world, per ship.
China and Russia are NOT North Korean friendly. They are 2 of a group of six countries which keep a watchful eye on little Kim.
They dispatched this group last week from the North China Sea, they are very close to the NORKS.
I detest how articles portray Russia and China as forces for stability and peace, when they are thug dictatorships.
We are at the 2 minute warning with Joe Montana at QB. Who would you bet on?
Nothing Unusual here. They always shadowed us during the cold war.
I want Tom Brady.
Yeah, this is not news at all.
What may be ‘news’ is that the Vinson Group finished conducting operations in the ‘disputed’ South China Sea and then left Singapore and transited the ‘disputed’ South China Sea again to get to Korea.
Doesn’t seem to be much ‘dispute’ to me.
Using acronyms is a sign of one's extreme intelligence. Unfortunately I don't fall into that category so I have no idea what you just posted........
The GREAT Bart Starr!
WTF is that dude smokin'?! The whole world knows that statement is fk'd on its face. Can you imagine the epitome of your profession is to lie to the world? Way to make it to the top Sirgay! Have you been on Geffen's Yacht the "Gay Whale" with Obama this week?
What’s the “Over/Under” on how soon the MSM starts showing the Dooms Day clock at the start of every broadcast.
The Japanese navy I believe is what that acronym is
Jap Navy, I’m assuming but who knows half the time with the acronyms...
Big F-—’n Deal. We monitor their fleets, why would we not suspect that they do the same. As well, I’m sure those ships are now being tailed by US subs if they are in turn tailing the US fleet.
Although Russia and China are not our allies, they don’t want NK doing something stupid to provoke the US into a real response.
I’m also willing to bet that the only reason NK didn’t detonate the test nuke was because they don’t have enough weapons grade uranium to make another at this time.
China and Russia have dispatched intelligence-gathering vessels from their navies to chase the USS Carl Vinson nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,
And American nuclear subs are trailing the intelligence-gathering vessels...guaranteed!
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
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