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        "msgid": "us-warship-reportedly-catches-fire-near-indonesia-uss-higgins-suffers-serious-malfunction-1777603989",
        "date": "2026-05-01 08:38:48",
        "title": "US Warship Reportedly Catches Fire Near Indonesia, USS Higgins Suffers Serious Malfunction",
        "author": "Erdy Nasrul",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "A fire broke out on the US Navy's guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins earlier this week, causing a loss of power and propulsion systems, according to US media reports citing officials. The incident, which occurred while the ship was docked in Singapore since February, has no reported injuries but raises concerns about the operational readiness of the US fleet in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific region. As a key asset in maritime security operations, including freedom of navigation patrols in the South China Sea, the fire highlights potential vulnerabilities in America's military presence amid regional tensions.",
        "content": "<p>A fire was reported on the US Navy\u2019s guided-missile destroyer USS\nHiggins (DDG-76) earlier this week. The incident caused a disruption to\nthe ship\u2019s power supply and propulsion systems, according to US media\nreports citing relevant officials.<\/p>\n<p>An official who spoke anonymously to CBS News stated that the\ndisruption to the ship\u2019s main systems resulted from the fire. As of\nWednesday, there have been no reports of injuries among US military\npersonnel.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities have not yet\ndisclosed details about the affected parts of the ship or the exact\nlocation of the incident. Based on data from the Automatic\nIdentification System, the USS Higgins has been docked in Singapore\nsince February.<\/p>\n<p>The USS Higgins is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer that forms a\ncrucial part of the US military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. The\nship is equipped with advanced combat systems, including the Vertical\nLaunch System (VLS) capable of carrying various types of missiles, such\nas the Tomahawk cruise missile, Standard Missile for air defence, and\nanti-submarine missiles.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the ship is armed with a 127 mm main gun, close-in\nweapon systems (Phalanx CIWS), torpedoes, and features anti-submarine\nand anti-air warfare capabilities. The USS Higgins also operates MH-60R\nSeahawk helicopters to support maritime operations.<\/p>\n<p>In its operational history, the USS Higgins has been involved in\nvarious military missions, including maritime security operations and\nfreedom of navigation patrols (FONOP) in the South China Sea. The ship\nhas also played a role in US military operations in the Middle East,\nincluding supporting missile strikes on targets in Syria in 2018\nalongside other US warships.<\/p>\n<p>This fire incident adds to the scrutiny of the US fleet\u2019s operational\nreadiness in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. To date, the US Navy has\nnot provided further official statements regarding the impact of the\nincident on the USS Higgins\u2019 combat capabilities.<\/p>",
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