The French CECMED HQ took over the function of Commander Task Force Mediterranean Sea (CTF MED) on July 1 from TURMARFOR. NATO has been adapting its command-and-control structure since 2017, and Allies decided to set up permanent maritime headquarters at the highest tactical

Congratulations to the United States and 🇺🇸 friends on their Independence Day. #WeAreNATO

Today 🇹🇷 Rear Admiral Halil İlker Avcı, handed over the command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 to 🇮🇹Rear Admiral Francesco Iavazzo at Aksaz Naval Base, Tűrkiye. 🇫🇷 Vice Admiral Didier Maleterre, Deputy Commander, Allied Maritime Command, presided over the ceremony and offered

TCG Akçay (M270) 🇹🇷 wraps up her #SNMCMG2 mission with unmatched dedication and skill! From securing sea lanes to complex mine countermeasures, she embodies precision & teamwork. More than a mission — a commitment. #WeAreNATO

🇪🇪ENS Sakala trains alongside 🇺🇦Ukrainian Navy Mine Countermeasures ships during Exercise #SeaBreeze25, off the coast of Portland🇬🇧. Ukraine has 4 x MCM vessels taking part in the exercise, preparing for post-war #BlackSea security. Training as one unified force ensures

🇧🇪 Belgian Navy Commander Erik Kockx has formally handed over command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) to 🇱🇻 Latvian Navy Commander Janis Auce in a ceremony held at Zeebrugge Naval Base, Belgium. Read more here: #WeAreNATO

🚢 Enhanced surveillance across the Atlantic and beyond - French forces, in close coordination with #NATO allies, ensure 24/7 monitoring of vessels in transit. 🔍 Constant vigilance.🛡️ Secured maritime approaches.⚓ Maritime security remains a shared commitment. #WeAreNATO

Finnish Navy vessel FNS Pori (83) joins SNMG1 once more in the Baltic Sea for a deployment—reinforcing Finland’s commitment to NATO’s collective defence. #WeAreNATO #BalticSea #SNMG1

🇨🇦 Happy National day to our friends and colleagues from Canada. #WeAreNATO

🚢🌊 Exercise Sea Breeze Kicks Off in Portland, UK! 🇬🇧⚓ Led by the US and Ukraine, the focus is mine countermeasures & future security of the Black Sea. Taking part are #SNMCMG1 ENS Sakala & FS Aigle alongside 4 x Ukrainian Navy MCM ships - Mariupol, Melitopol, Chernihiv &

Last weekend, we welcomed Commander Heimo Trave as the new Commanding Officer of the Estonian minehunter Sakala, currently deployed with Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1. Several dedicated crew members were also promoted in a ceremony that highlighted professionalism,

NRP Bartolomeu Dias (F333), part of @SNMG1 maintained vigilance in the Baltic Sea — monitoring vessel traffic, engaging contacts, and running onboard exercises to stay combat ready. Demonstrating readiness and commitment. #WeAreNATO #BalticSentry #BalticSea

#SNMG1 🇳🇱 Flagship, HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) completes a small boat transfer while the group conducts vigilance activities in the North Sea. Sailors onboard monitor from the bridge to ensure. ✅ Safe ⛑️ transit .✅ Successful 📦 delivery.✅ Allied cohesion 💪. #WeAreNATO

🌌 Night operation at sea 🌊 : The NH90 🚁 from #SNMG1 conducted nighttime flight operations — testing precision, coordination & readiness under low visibility. Eyes on the mission, even in the dark. #WeAreNATO

Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) flagship 🇹🇷 TCG Kemalreis (F-247) completed a port visit in Istanbul, Türkiye recently. This visit was highly beneficial for:.🔧 Supporting key logistics and resupply needs;.🛳️ Hosting 1,700+ visitors over three days.🤝 Meeting with the

Happy National Day to our 🇸🇮 Allies and friends in Slovenia. #WeAreNATO

#SNMG1's flagship 🇳🇱 HNLMS De Ruyter passes The Needles, a row of three chalk islands near the Isle of Wight. The ship was en route to Southampton, United Kingdom for a port visit. #WeAreNATO

Ships from #SNMG1 joined FGS Sachsen-Anhalt in her Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) near the port of Plymouth. HNLMS De Ruyter took part in Air Defence, replenishment at sea and wargames. Meanwhile NRP Bartolomeu Dias is in the Baltic Sea monitoring critical undersea

Experimenting in the #BalticSea! Meet the Saildrone Voyager. A sail-powered vessel that can stay at sea 100 days straight without refueling. A small engine, a big sail, and a mission to protect critical underwater infrastructure. #WeAreNato @nato_act @NATOJFCBS

🚢 After completing vigilance activities in the Mediterranean, TCG Kemalreis transited to a scheduled port visit in İstanbul, where the crew will explore the city's rich cultural heritage, and COM SNMG2 will engage with local military leaders. #WeAreNATO