NATO navies start exercise in Aegean Sea
Szöveg: nato.int | 2016. december 3. 8:09NATO navies began a countermine-warfare exercise in the Aegean Sea on 28 November 2016, aimed at testing combat readiness and strengthening ties between Allies and partners.
“NUSRET" follows exercise “MAVI BALINA" which ran from 22 – 28 November in the Eastern Mediterranean and tested international navies’ anti-submarine warfare skills.
Bordering both Iraq and Syria, Turkey is the NATO Ally most exposed to the turmoil in the Middle East. In response to security challenges in the region, NATO has boosted the defence of Turkey – including, since 2013, with air defence missile systems. In December 2015, NATO decided on a further package of measures for Turkey – paving the way for more patrols by AWACS surveillance planes and increased naval presence in the Eastern Mediterranean.
“Turkey faces serious security challenges from many directions," NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu said. “NATO’s participation in the NUSRET exercise demonstrates Allies’ strong commitment to Turkey’s security, and contributes to increased stability in the region."
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