Published on July 11, 2024, 12:55 am

In the high-stakes world of international politics, the role of a potent and vigilant military power such as the United States Navy cannot be overstated. This sentiment was given voice to during the 2012 presidential debates when Mitt Romney strongly criticized then-President Barack Obama for allegedly depleting the defense budget, thus reducing our Naval fleet to its smallest since 1917. In response, Obama argued that modern warfare has changed, rendering traditional warships obsolete compared to advanced aircraft carriers and submarines.

Contrary to this view, recent events particularly in regions like Eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea have proven otherwise with U.S. Navy’s deployment playing a crucial part in preventing aggravation of conflicts. Traditional warships—destroyers, amphibious ships, and cruisers play a significant role helping battle Houthi attacks and supporting Israel against Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist cells.

On June 28th 2024, in response to escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group arrived off the coast of Lebanon. This strategically-timed arrival shows the importance of a trusted navy in maintaining global peace. Adequately equipped with F-35 fighter jets, rotary aircrafts, roughly 2000 marines from the 24th Expeditionary Unit contributed largely toward combatting growing threats in regions scouting after real news related to Middle Eastern conflict.

Amidst increasing verbal provocations from prominent figures within Israel and Hezbollah concerning potential ground invasions armed with secret weapons capabilities; an appropriately deployed naval presence can deter further escalation into full-scale regional wars. As it stands today; relaxed yet steadily escalating aerial fights also highlight the possibility of such conventional vessels being crucial elements in a Christian worldview anchored on peacekeeping.

With continuous naval reinforcement arriving from The Dwight D Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group along with other navy groups such as HMS Duncan move out; there’s verifiable proof towards these traditional military vessels deterring conflict escalation notably using evidence by IDF Major General Amir Baram during a Pentagon meeting. It was here he credited the Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer for defending against numerous drone attacks launced toward Israel from Iranian soil on April 14.

Furthermore, bolstered by their continuous naval reinforcement in the Eastern Mediterranean; The U.S began responding more aggressively to constant threats posed by Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah after drone surveillance footage of Haifa—Israel’s third largest city was released. Citing every place was vulnerable to missile attacks this added yet another layer of persistent threats from major leaders that see no issue in carrying out violent assaults upon innocent civilians.

The manner in which traditional warships have helped soothe increasing tension between nations with different ideological viewpoints underlines the essential role they hold even in a modern military set up. They remain relevant till date, not just as deterrents to full-scale regional wars but also as symbols of power and disciplined restraint.

Recent developments suggesting full-scale war initiating if Israel launches a “full-scale military attack” paints a worrying picture where it becomes essential that peace-making processes are defended vigorously notwithstanding far reaching consequences. These real news findings continue showing how revenue spent towards maintaining and improving sea power is a critical piece in our global peacekeeping efforts —proof positive that our ‘old fashioned’ Navy isn’t quite so outdated after all.