USS Carney

The USS Carney (DDG-64) is the 14th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy.[1]

The USS Carney on 21 January 2006

Operational history

On 19 October, 2023, the Carney engaged and shot down 4 cruise missiles and 15 drones launched by the Houthi movement, which is the recognized start of the Red Sea Crisis.[2][3] During the Red Sea Crisis, the Carney participated in several military operations.[4]

References
  1. "USS Carney DDG-64 Arleigh Burke class Destroyer US Navy". Seaforces.
  2. Liebermann, Oren (20 October 2023). "Incident involving US warship intercepting missiles near Yemen lasted 9 hours". CNN. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
  3. Copp, Tara; Baldor, Lolita (19 October 2023). "US military shoots down missiles and drones as it faces growing threats in volatile Middle East". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. George Petras and Janet Loehrke (December 5, 2023). "US Navy ship attacked in Red Sea by Houthi militants: How it unfolded". USA TODAY.



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