March 21, 2015
OTTAWA – Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Fredericton, along with five other allied warships, is now heading back to the Mediterranean Sea after completing its participation in joint NATO training exercises in the Black Sea as part of NATO Assurance Measures. The Black Sea deployment demonstrated Canada's and NATO’s steadfast commitment to allies and security partners in the region, especially in the context of Russia’s continued aggression towards Ukraine. As part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) the Fredericton will now resume its role as part of NATO maritime operations in the Mediterranean Sea.
Canada’s participation in joint NATO training exercises strengthens military-to-military and diplomatic relationships and promotes shared security principles and capacity building among Allies.
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