The U.S. military carried out fewer “freedom of navigation operation” patrols near China in fiscal 2021 than it did the year prior, although the number missions rose overall, according to a Department of Defense report published on April 1. The report states that during the period from Oct. 1, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2021, U.S….

The U.S. military carried out fewer “freedom of navigation operation” patrols near China in fiscal year 2021 than it did the previous year, although the number of missions rose overall, according to a Department of Defense report published on April 1. The report states that during the period from Oct. 1, 2020, through Sept. 30,…