| Deploying nation |  United States |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area | Indian Ocean |
| Region | Indo-Pacific |
| Military branch | 🚢 Naval forces |
| Record type | Deployment |
| Operation or mission | |
| Unit or formation | Boxer ARG with USS Comstock, USS Portland and the 11th MEU |
| Personnel | Not disclosed |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Confidence | Medium: one credible outlet |
Background
Indian OceanUSNI News placed the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the Indian Ocean as of Nov. 2 (Arabian Sea as of Oct. 26); a U.S. Navy photo caption says Boxer is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Status: Deployed.
Deployment timeline
- Record added from The Boston Report Military Deployments Tracker. Source report dated 2026-11-02.
Sources
- USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker
- USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker
- USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker
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