The port visit in Reykjavik marks the end of annual NATO exercise Dynamic Mongoose 23, after two challenging intense weeks.
About 1800 sailors on board of 12 ships covered an area of 200.000 square miles spanning in strategic location from Iceland to Norway. Iceland was the host nation of this exercise. Maritime patrol aircrafts (MPA), surface ships and submarines exercised together full spectrum Anti-Submarine Warfare procedures.
This exercise proved, crews are able to respond to any threats posed by sub-surface forces .
Commander of Task Group Rear Admiral Marx gave a positive summary: “We conducted an intense advanced anti-submarine training program and I can say with confidence, that exercise was successful. My Task Group improved their skills in anti-submarine warfare operations while enhancing interoperability and readiness.
Commander of Task Group Rear Admiral Marx gave a positive summary: “We conducted an intense advanced anti-submarine training program and I can say with confidence, that exercise was successful. My Task Group improved their skills in anti-submarine warfare operations while enhancing interoperability and readiness. This exercise proved that the crews are able to respond to any threats posed by sub-surface forces“
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NATO´s Standing Maritime Group 1 is one of four very high readiness groups that form the core of NATO´s maritime capability in carrying out a broad range of tasks throughout the area of responsibility across the maritime domain of Northern Europe. In doing so, the group exploits the inherent agility of maritime assets by constantly maintaining a balanced, proportionate, and credible defense posture. German frigate FGS Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is currently Flagship for the TASK Group.
“Together we showed, that NATO is ready and standing as one” “Exercise Dynamic Mongoose was a perfect opportunity to forge a fighting force and promote NATO´s Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities. It served as an excellent opportunity to highlight the warfighting role of NATO’s maritime assets, contributing to the deterrence of potential adversaries, and proving the ability to defend and reassure Allies. Together we showed, that NATO is ready and standing as one.” Rear Admiral Marx emphasized in conclusion.