July 31, 2014 - Halifax, N.S. - Department of National Defence / Royal Canadian Navy
Five Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) warships and four Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraftwill participate alongside NATO allies in a multinational fleet exercise that is taking place off the Atlantic Coast beginning August 5, and continuing throughout the month.
This exercise aims to enhance combat readiness and improve interoperability and tactical excellence of the participating forces in an area of the ocean that provides a challenging learning environment. The participation of Canadian Armed Forces personnel in this exercise enhances Canada’s ability to operate with NATO Allies and enables CAF personnel to contribute to contemporary activities like Operation REASSURANCE that illustrate todays’ evolving and challenging global security environment.
Standing NATO Maritime Group information page
www.aco.nato.int/page13615814.aspx
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Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs
Phone: 902-427-3766
Email: marlantpublicaffairs@forces.gc.ca
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