Germany Sends Two Ships for RIMPAC 2024
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10 a.m., the crews of the Einsatzgruppenupplier (EGV) “Frankfurt am Main” and the frigate “Baden-Württemberg” will cast off for the journey to the Indo-Pacific.…
USS Paul Ignatius Completes Second FDNF-E Patrol
USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) returned to Rota, Spain, on November 28, 2023, following a six-month deployment throughout the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and U.S. Sixth Fleet area of…
Frigate Victoria to Integrate Into Operation Atalanta
After an intense training and readiness period, the F-80 frigate ‘Victoria’ left Rota Naval Base to integrate into the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) in charge of Operation ‘Atalanta’. The…
BAP Pisco Arrived at Naval Station Mayport
BAP Pisco arrived at the Naval Station Mayport-Florida in the USA. He was appointed by the U.S. Navy on August 25, as part of an operational visit, which includes protocol,…
USS Paul Ignatius Exercised with Royal Moroccan Navy
USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) wrapped up participation in the bilateral Exercise Atlas Handshake with the Royal Moroccan Navy, Aug. 27, 2023. The exercise, which kicked off Aug. 25, entailed…
USS Roosevelt Arrives in Riga, Latvia
USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrived in Riga, Latvia, for a scheduled port visit, Aug. 6, 2023. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Naval Station Rota, Spain, is on her fifth Forward Deployed Naval…
French, Canadian, U.S. Forces Collaborate on SAR Incident
French, Canadian, and U.S. Forces, with local responders, successfully conducted a search and rescue operation to save the operator and passengers of a distressed vessel off the coast of Rota,…
BAP Pisco Travelling to Rota to Embark Six Sea Kings
The Peruvian Navy is preparing to deploy BAP Pisco (AMP-156) multipurpose vessel to the Rota Naval Base, with the aim of transporting back to the country six Sea King helicopters…
Reina Sofia Returns From Operation Atalanta Deployment
The F-80 frigate ‘Reina Sofía’ has just returned home after a four and a half month-deployment in the Indian Ocean. The welcoming ceremony was presided over by the Fleet Commander…
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…