The exercise allows mine countermeasures personnel from across the Alliance to come together to enhance interoperability, hone tactics and procedures, and ensure NATO is ready to work together at a moment’s notice when called upon.
Exercise Northern Coast 2023 provided a great training environment and opportunity to fully integrate the U.S. Marines and Sailors' capabilities with the host nations’ logistical requirements. This year’s participants included: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and the United States.
The oldest multilateral military exercise in the Middle East and Africa, Bright Star 2023 is designed to enhance interoperability among the 34 participating nations and support their ability to confront security and military challenges.
The exercise was the perfect opportunity for Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) and the US Navy’s Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to hone their advanced warfighting skills and interoperability.
The Norwegian bilateral training exercise provided the opportunity to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures, while participating in multiple integrated live-fire events, battle drills, patrols, and long-range hikes.
The Guyana Defence Force and Florida National Guard participated in a multinational military exercise in the Caribbean, conducting bilateral engagements to increase cross-cultural, technical, and tactical interoperability.