22 May 2023 A War at Sea: Formidable Shield 2023 enhances Allies’ warfighting proficiency ATLANTIC OCEAN - Surface Action Group (SAG) Sword, led by Spanish Navy Álvaro de Bazán-class frigate ESPS Blas De Lezo (F 103), steamed in formation from the north, readying their combat systems for the fight. To the south, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) and SAG...
22 May 2023 Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO observes Formidable Shield 2023 HEBRIDES, United Kingdom (May 21, 2023) – U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Thomas Ishee, commander of U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), recently observed high-end integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) activity during the ongoing exercise Formidable Shield 2023,...