{"id":2127202,"date":"2023-12-17T00:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T05:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-destroyer-shoots-down-14-terrorist-drones-over-red-sea\/"},"modified":"2023-12-17T00:54:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T05:54:43","slug":"u-s-destroyer-shoots-down-14-terrorist-drones-over-red-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-destroyer-shoots-down-14-terrorist-drones-over-red-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. destroyer downs 14 terrorist drones in Red Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fu-s-destroyer-shoots-down-14-terrorist-drones-over-red-sea%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2127202&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>U.S. Navy Warship Shoots Down \u200bDozens of Terrorist Drones in Red\u2064 Sea<\/h2>\n<p>A U.S. Navy warship \u2064has successfully intercepted and\u2063 neutralized \u2063over a dozen terrorist drones fired by Iranian-backed \u200cHouthi militants based in Yemen. These attacks, which targeted U.S. forces and large commercial shipping vessels, have been escalating in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200da statement, U.S. \u2064Central Command reported that \u200cthe USS CARNEY, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, engaged \u206214 unmanned aerial systems launched as a\u200b drone wave from Houthi-controlled \u200careas of Yemen. These drones were identified as one-way attack drones and were shot \u200cdown without causing any\u200d damage to ships or \u2062injuries. Regional Red Sea partners were \u2063promptly alerted to the threat.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the U.K. Defense Secretary Grant \u200dShapps announced \u200cthat the HMS Diamond, one of the Navy&#8217;s most advanced warships, also successfully\u2062 shot down one of \u200bthe terrorist drones in the Red Sea. The British Military emphasized their commitment to safeguarding the lawful passage of \u2063ships in \u2063the region alongside the Royal Navy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">HMS Diamond, one of \u200dthe Navy&#8217;s most advanced warships, swiftly intercepted and neutralised a potential threat \u2063to merchant\u200b vessels in the Red Sea using a Sea Viper missile.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RoyalNavy<\/a>, we remain steadfast in safeguarding the lawful passage of ships \u200cin the region. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9GGnF1PAaZ\">pic.twitter.com\/9GGnF1PAaZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ministry\u2063 of Defence \u2062\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7\u200c (@DefenceHQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DefenceHQ\/status\/1736054108056915984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The incident on Saturday followed multiple Houthi attacks on merchant\u200d vessels \u2062in the Red Sea the day before. Houthi forces contacted the Motor Vessel \u200dMSC ALANYA and threatened\u200c to attack it, but \u2064the vessel continued its \u2064course under\u2062 direct \u2063communications with \u200cU.S. forces. However, \u200ba UAV launched from Houthi-held territory struck the \u2064Motor Vessel AL JASRAH, causing a\u200c fire. Another attack involved \u2062Houthi forces launching two ballistic missiles towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinas-military-announces-live-fire-drills-surrounding-taiwan-following-pelosi-arrival\/\" title=\"China\u2019s Military Announces Live Fire Drills Surrounding Taiwan Following Pelosi Arrival\">international shipping lanes<\/a> in the \u200cBab el-Mandeb strait. One missile hit the MV \u200dPALATIUM 3, which reported being on fire, while the \u200bUSS MASON responded to the distress call.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c How does the interception and neutralization of terrorist drones by the \u2064USS CARNEY demonstrate the effectiveness of\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stunning-photos-captured-of-iron-dome-protecting-israel-from-palestinian-terrorist-attacks\/\" title=\"Stunning Photos Captured Of Iron Dome Protecting Israel From Palestinian Terrorist Attacks\">advanced defense systems<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Lass\u2063 guided-missile destroyer, executed \u200cmultiple defensive airstrikes against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-acknowledges-flying-drones-over-gaza-to-help-with-hostage-search\/\" title=\"Pentagon admits using drones in Gaza to aid hostage search.\">unmanned aerial\u200c vehicles<\/a> (UAVs), preventing them from reaching their intended targets. This successful \u200dmission showcases the \u2062U.S. Navy&#8217;s commitment to safeguarding global maritime security and protecting American personnel and interests abroad.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062threat posed by terrorist drones has grown exponentially in recent years. These small, unmanned aircraft \u2064have become weapons of\u2062 choice for extremist \u2062groups, allowing them to \u2062carry out attacks with minimal risk to their own forces. In the case of the Houthi militants, these drone attacks pose a significant danger\u200b to both military and civilian targets in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The interception and neutralization of over a\u200d dozen terrorist drones by \u200dthe \u200dUSS CARNEY is a significant achievement for the U.S. Navy. It \u2064demonstrates the effectiveness of advanced defense systems and \u200cthe skill of naval personnel in countering this evolving threat.\u200b The \u200csuccessful operation also highlights the importance of \u2063continued investment in research \u2062and development to stay ahead of adversaries in the realm\u200b of drone warfare.<\/p>\n<p>Iran&#8217;s support for the Houthi militants \u2063in Yemen is a troubling reality that poses a direct threat to U.S. interests\u200c in the region. The Iranian regime has provided the Houthis\u2064 with advanced weaponry, including drones and\u2063 missile systems, enabling them to escalate their attacks on both regional and international targets. The \u200cU.S. Navy&#8217;s interception of these drones sends a clear\u200d message to Iran and its proxies\u2064 that such actions\u2063 will not go unpunished. The U.S. remains committed to \u200ddefending its personnel\u2062 and interests against any threat, regardless of its \u200borigin.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Sea is\u2063 a vital maritime route connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, with an estimated 10% \u200bof global trade passing through it each year. Any disruption to this crucial pathway would\u200b have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-do-americans-know-about-the-build-back-better-act\/\" title=\"What Do Americans Know About The Build Back Better Act?\">severe economic consequences<\/a>, affecting not only regional economies but also those around the world.\u200d The successful neutralization of these terrorist drones by \u200dthe U.S. Navy is\u2064 therefore not only a victory in the fight\u200b against terrorism\u200c but also a\u200b critical step in safeguarding international commerce and stability.<\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the importance of international cooperation in countering the threat of terrorism and the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-does-the-u-s-intelligence-report-on-ufos-say-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" title=\"What Does The U.S. Intelligence Report On UFOs Say? Everything You Need To Know\">unmanned aerial vehicles<\/a>. The U.S. Navy&#8217;s\u200b ability to operate effectively in international waters and protect global shipping demonstrates the necessity of collective efforts \u2064to combat \u2064this emerging threat.\u200c Cooperation\u200c between countries, intelligence sharing, \u200band the development of joint \u2063tactics and\u200b technologies\u200c are \u2064essential to effectively counter the use of drones in terrorist activities.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. \u2063Navy&#8217;s interception and\u200d neutralization\u2063 of these terrorist drones in\u2062 the\u200c Red Sea is a testament to their ongoing efforts to maintain\u2063 global peace and security. It serves as a reminder of the dedication and bravery of the men and women serving in the \u2064armed forces, who put their lives on\u2063 the \u200cline to protect\u200b their fellow citizens and\u2063 allies. This successful mission is a clear indication that the\u200d U.S. Navy remains at the forefront of countering\u2063 emerging threats and is continuously adapting \u200dto effectively respond to changing security\u200d challenges.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the interception and neutralization of over a\u200c dozen terrorist drones by the USS CARNEY\u200d in the Red Sea is a significant achievement for \u200dthe U.S. Navy. It underscores the importance of constant vigilance and adaptability in countering emerging\u2062 threats, particularly in the realm of drone \u2064warfare. This successful operation demonstrates the \u2063commitment of the U.S. Navy to protecting American personnel and interests abroad and maintaining global maritime security. The battle against terrorism and the\u2062 use of unmanned aerial vehicles requires international cooperation and collective efforts to effectively combat this \u2062evolving threat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A U.S. Navy warship intercepted and destroyed numerous terrorist drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. The incident occurred over the Red Sea, highlighting the increasing threat to American forces and commercial ships. On December 16, in the early hours (Sanna time), the USS Arliegh successfully neutralized the hostile drones<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2127203,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2127202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2127202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2127202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2127202\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2127203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2127202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2127202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2127202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}