Is South China Sea warship breakdown a sign US is ‘taxing reserve capacity’?

After USS Benfold lost power for four days last month, analysts say prolonged operations in the Middle East could be taking a toll

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The USS Benfold was adrift without power in the South China for four days in July. Photo: Handout

A US guided-missile destroyer that was adrift in the South China Sea without power last month is a sign that America is taxing its reserve capacity as its operation against Iran drags on, according to an analyst.
“This is an extremely unusual occurrence and a variety of equipment and
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