US Nuclear Submarine Columbia Docks in Japan Amid South China Sea Tensions

© AFP 2023This undated photo released by US Navy 25 February 2001 shows the periscope station onboard the USS Los Angeles Class fast attack submarine USS Columbia, a vessel similiar to the USS Greeneville, the submarine that collide with the Japanese trawler "Ehime Maru" 09 February 2001.
This undated photo released by US Navy 25 February 2001 shows the periscope station onboard the USS Los Angeles Class fast attack submarine USS Columbia, a vessel similiar to the USS Greeneville, the submarine that collide with the Japanese trawler Ehime Maru 09 February 2001. - Sputnik International
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The nuclear-powered, fast-attack US submarine Columbia has docked at Fleet Activities Yokosuka to demonstrate stronger naval ties between Japan and the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, a Navy spokesman said in a press release.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Columbia’s routine port visit comes as Japan is shadowed by China’s growing military presence in the South China Sea, potentially threatening the Japanese economy, which relies on open and secure shipping lanes.

“It also demonstrates the US Navy's commitment to regional stability and maritime security in the US 7th Fleet area of operations,” the spokesman stated in Tuesday’s release.

During its deployment, Columbia completed missions tied to US national security in addition to participating in operations that support regional stability and security goals, Cmdr. David Edgerton explained in the release.

The Los Angeles-class Columbia is one of the world’s stealthiest submarines, ready for battle against surface ships, air power and other submarines as well as surveillance and reconnaissance.

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