Maritime forces from France, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and the United States converged in the central Mediterranean Sea to participate anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare evolutions in a simulated multi-threat environment.
“Multi-National events like this are critical for preparation and really showcase the multiplied strength when NATO partners work together,” said LCDR Kyle Atakturk, one of VP 46’s top Mission Commanders
During the exercise, FS Charles de Gaulle (FS) maintained tactical control of USS Donald Cook, further emphasizing the enduring interoperability of NATO allies.
“The crew of Donald Cook swiftly demonstrated remarkable commitment and great skills,” stated French Admiral Marc Aussedat, commander of CDGCSG TF473. “France and the United States, the only nations having catapult and recovery nuclear aircraft carrier, take advantage of each exchange to consolidate their high-end interoperability. These opportunities directly contribute to str
Updated Mar 05, 2021 | 23:15 IST
There are fewer differences of opinion between the Army, Navy and Air Force about the MTC, which will be headquartered in Karwar and cover all of peninsular India. Representational Image | Photo Credit: PTI
The integration between the armed forces, a national priority, is expected to become a reality later this year, with the Maritime Theatre Command (MTC) likely to be announced on (or before) Navy Day on December 4 this year and the National Air Defence Command (NADC) before that.
There are fewer differences of opinion between the Army, Navy and Air Force about the MTC, which will be based in Karwar and cover all of peninsular India, it s northernmost perimeter stretching from Kutch in Gujarat to the 24 Parganas in West Bengal and stretching right up to Kanya Kumari in the south. Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar islands will be part of it. A senior official said that the MTC will be outward-
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British Navy HMS Blyth minehunter ship conducts training to prepare deployment with NATO MARCOM British Navy HMS Blyth minehunter ship conducts training to prepare deployment with NATO MARCOM Saturday, 30 January 2021 13:21
According to a Tweet published on January 27, 2021, the British Navy HMS Blyth minehunter ship conducts some training in the Firth of Clyde in preparation for her upcoming deployment with the NATO MARCOM, Allied Maritime Command.
(Picture source Twitter HMS Blyth)
Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) is the central command of all NATO maritime forces and the MARCOM Commander is the primary maritime advisor to the Alliance. Like its land and air counterparts (LANDCOM & AIRCOM), MARCOM answers directly to NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO) which is located in Mons, Belgium.