US moves third aircraft carrier to Middle East The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is located in the South China Sea. Observers said the ship was spotted in Sentinel-2 satellite imagery on November 4, apparently moving west towards the Strait of Malacca. The carrier leads Strike Group CSG-9, which includes the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin, escort destroyers and carrier-based aircraft, including F-35C and F/A-18E/F fighter jets. Theodore Roosevelt's transfer to the Middle East was announced earlier amid ongoing tensions over Iran and a possible resumption of large-scale hostilities. Currently, two US aircraft carrier groups, led by USS George Washington (CVN-73) and USS George H.W., are already operating in the Arabian Sea. Bush (CVN-77). Thus, with the arrival of Theodore Roosevelt, the United States could concentrate three carrier strike groups in the region at the same time. However, it is possible that the new aircraft carrier will replace one of the ships already there. VK Max Zen.

US moves third aircraft carrier to Middle East The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is located in the South China Sea. Observers said the ship was spotted in Sentinel-2 satellite imagery on November 4, apparently moving west towards the Strait of Malacca. The carrier leads Strike Group CSG-9, which includes the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin, escort destroyers and carrier-based aircraft, including F-35C and F/A-18E/F fighter jets. Theodore Roosevelt's transfer to the Middle East was announced earlier amid ongoing tensions over Iran and a possible resumption of large-scale hostilities. Currently, two US aircraft carrier groups, led by USS George Washington (CVN-73) and USS George H.W., are already operating in the Arabian Sea. Bush (CVN-77). Thus, with the arrival of Theodore Roosevelt, the United States could concentrate three carrier strike groups in the region at the same time. However, it is possible that the new aircraft carrier will replace one of the ships already there. VK Max Zen.