Hamas attack on Israel
Ever since the surprise attack of terrorist group Hamas on Israel on October 7, the situation has been tense with large scale loss of live and damages. Other countries also have been on edge and responded to the threat to bring peace and avoid escalation, including sending warships to the regions. (AP photo)
US deploys its attack ships
US Secretary of Defence send reinforcements
According to an ANI report, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that he has directed the movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean. This includes the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), and the Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS Carney (DDG 64), and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). (AP photo)
China deploys warships in Middle East
Chinese naval presence in Middle Eastern waters
UK to send the Royal navy
In response to the Hamas attack on Israel, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the UK is deploying military vessels and surveillance aircraft to the Eastern Mediterranean. Two Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels were reportedly part of the military package deployed to the sea by the UK government. (IANS photo)
UK ships in the Mediterranean
On October 17, The UK Ministry of Defence posted on X, "Royal Navy task group including @RFAArgus & @RFALymeBay has left Gibraltar for the eastern Mediterranean to reinforce regional stability & provide contingency options in the coming weeks." (Photo: UK Ministry of Defence X handle)