https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uss-benfold-leaves-japan-after-returning-from-power-failure-repairsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uss-benfold-leaves-japan-after-returning-from-power-failure-repairshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uss-benfold-leaves-japan-after-returning-from-power-failure-repairs#u45182Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:32:55 +0000The USS Benfold, a US Navy destroyer, has left Japan after completing repairs for a power failure that left the ship adrift in the South China Sea for four days. The incident occurred last month and was caused by an engineering casualty. The ship's departure from Japan indicates that the repairs have been completed.Why it mattersThe USS Benfold's power failure is the latest in a series of incidents that have raised concerns about the US Navy's ship maintenance and readiness. The incident highlights the challenges faced by the US Navy in maintaining its fleet, particularly in the