SNMG2 Visits Alicante Before FLOTEX-23
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) is taking part in the Spanish Flotilla Exercise 2023 (FLOTEX-23) following a short stop in Alicante. SNMG2 arrived in Alicante on 3 June, where…
SNMG2 Departs Rota in Preparation for FLOTEX-23
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain on Monday, May 29th, 2023 in anticipation of the start of Flotilla Exercise 2023 (FLOTEX-23) hosted by the Spanish…
HMCS Fredericton is Jacques Chevallier’s First Allied Ship Refueled
On May 24, 2023, a refueling at sea (RAM) took place between the Force Supply Ship (BRF) Jacques Chevallier and the Canadian frigate HMCS Fredericton, part of Standing NATO Maritime…
SNMG2 Demonstrates Flexibility and Strength in the Mediterranean Sea
Over the past few weeks, Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) has engaged in multiple activities throughout the Mediterranean, showcasing its reach and seamless integration with Allied navies. While SNMG2’s…
Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 Visits Souda Bay
Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) concluded a scheduled port visit to Souda Bay, Greece, on March 25. SNMG2 visited Souda Bay with its flagship USS James E. Williams (DDG…
Upgraded Missiles to Better Defend Ships Against Air Attack
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is upgrading its missile defenses against current and future air threats. The first shipment of Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSM) Block 2 recently arrived at…
HMCS Fredericton Takes Part in Operation Sea Guardian
NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian (OSG) Task Group, led by Turkish flagship TCG Kemalreis, has completed a focused maritime security patrol in the Eastern Mediterranean. The three-week deployment was the first…