USS Cowpens (CG 63) pulls alongside USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for replenishment-at-sea evolutions. The underway replenishment involves the on and off loading of materials while maneuvering. Kitty Hawk recently completed an extensive five-month maintenance period in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Jason T. Poplin. Wikipedia
Chinese Naval Vessel Tries To Force U.S. Warship To Stop In International Waters -- Washington Free Beacon
Landing ship sailed dangerously close to U.S. guided missile cruiser
A Chinese naval vessel tried to force a U.S. guided missile warship to stop in international waters recently, causing a tense military standoff in the latest case of Chinese maritime harassment, according to defense officials.
The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens, which recently took part in disaster relief operations in the Philippines, was confronted by Chinese warships in the South China Sea near Beijing’s new aircraft carrier Liaoning, according to officials familiar with the incident.
“On December 5th, while lawfully operating in international waters in the South China Sea, USS Cowpens and a PLA Navy vessel had an encounter that required maneuvering to avoid a collision,” a Navy official said.
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My Comment: This incident happened when US Vice President Biden was in China.This is big news .... but no one else in the media is reporting it.
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