Operation Sea Guardian, NATO’s ongoing effort to counter illegal activity in the Mediterranean Sea and enhance maritime situational awareness, is currently underway with Bulgaria, Spain and the United Kingdom contributing forces.
Synopsis
Operation Sea Guardian, NATO’s ongoing effort to counter illegal activity in the Mediterranean Sea and enhance maritime situational awareness, is currently underway with Bulgaria, Spain and the United Kingdom contributing forces.
The UK Royal Navy flagship HMS Albion and the supporting ship RFA Lyme Bay are working with the Bulgarian Navy frigate BGS Smeli, the Spanish Navy frigate ESPS Cristóbal Colón and the Spanish Navy replenishment ship ESPS Patiño – which currently comprise NATO’s Standing Maritime Group Two – to curb terrorism, smuggling and illegal trafficking.
Footage includes shots of Allied ships underway.
Transcript
(00:00) AERIAL SHOT – UK ROYAL NAVY AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCK HMS ALBION UNDERWAY
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