Rome, 29 April 2024 – A Crete are in progress NATO naval maneuvers “Neptune Strike 2024”the first with the participation of Swedennewly entered into the Atlantic Alliance.
Sweden’s first time
In addition to the Swedish navy, which must register and coordinate as a NATO member with the other member countries, the Swedish Navy participates in the maneuvers Türkiyewhich in addition to ships and vehicles also employs a lot of personnel Albania, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
A landing of men and vehicles in Crete is also expected
The aim of the exercises is “to refine NATO’s ability to defend freedom of navigation, protect strategic maritime passages, conduct deterrence and surveillance activities and increase interoperability between allied nations”, explain the central command. The military operations also include a landing of troops and vehicles on the Greek island.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle under NATO control
The maneuvers will last until May 10th and all units involved operating in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea will be under the direct command of NATO. Another novelty will be the transfer of control of the French aircraft carrier for the first time Charles de Gaulle and affiliated units under the orders of the Atlantic Alliance.
