The US Navy’s Europe and Africa operational fleet announced that the United States will hold joint anti-submarine exercises with Romania in the Black Sea.
WASHINGTON
(Sputnik) – The United States will hold joint anti-submarine exercises
with Romania in the Black Sea, the US Navy’s Europe and Africa
operational fleet announced.
The Navy’s P-3C Orion surveillance aircraft arrived in the coastal Romanian city of Constanta earlier to take part in the drills scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.
“Constantly improving and exercising our
anti-submarine warfare capabilities with NATO allies such as Romania is a
priority for our fleet and the Alliance,” commander of the 6th Fleet
Task Force 67, Capt. Bryan Durkee, said late Sunday.
Romania, a NATO member since 2004, is among several Eastern European
and Baltic nations seeking greater US presence in missile technology and
expanded military exercises.The Navy’s P-3C Orion surveillance aircraft arrived in the coastal Romanian city of Constanta earlier to take part in the drills scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday.
“Dedicating our aircraft to train with allies
in the Black Sea and other partners represents an enduring mission
for 6th Fleet,” Durkee stressed.
Land-based maritime patrol aircraft, including the P-3C Orion,
operate as part of the Task Force 67 in anti-submarine, reconnaissance,
surveillance and mining capacities.
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