The next NATO naval exercise called “Dynamic Manta–24” (Dynamic manta) launched in the Mediterranean Sea. Within two weeks, several countries of the alliance will practice anti-submarine defense. This was stated by the NATO naval command.
The annual exercise will take place in the central Mediterranean Sea, as well as in the Ionian Sea, they will last until 8 Martha 2024 of the year. Anti-submarine defense will be practiced by ships and submarines 9 nations: Great Britain, Greece, Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada, Turkey, France and the US.
Two-week exercise, which focus on improving anti-submarine warfare capabilities and increasing the effectiveness of naval missions, underscore NATO's commitment to strengthening collective defense and crisis response capabilities in a region of strategic importance- It said in a statement
Several surface ships will be involved in the exercises, alliance aviation and seven submarines from the Italian fleet, France, Greece, Spain, United States and Turkey. meanwhile, experts doubt, that the Americans will send at least one nuclear submarine to these exercises, because at the moment they are all busy. Besides, The French also have problems. Italy, as host, will provide the Augusta Naval Base, port of Catania and Sigonella airbase.
The exercise, under the tactical leadership of Rear Admiral Pasquale Esposito, is intended to demonstrate NATO's readiness to defend its members against any threat- added to NATO.
