Rik Woertman

Multinational forces from NATO Allied nations are currently participating in #DynamicManta 2025, the largest anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise in the Mediterranean. Air assets are a major part of anti-submarine warfare. Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and Maritime Patrol Helicopters (MPH) from seven different Allied nations are supporting this ASW exercise. #WeAreNATO #DynamicMant

With 6 submarines, 9 surface units, 13 aircraft, and over 1,600 sailors from 11 different countries 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇷 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 , submarine warfare is being exercised at the highest level during Exercise Dynamic Manta 2025. @NATO Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 is currently participating in NATO's largest anti-submarine exercise in the Mediterranean. NATO units are training in the most complex and comprehensive submarine exercises in all three maritime domains. Allied forces are refining and demonstrating their joint cohesion, interoperability and capabilities.🇮🇹

Greek Special Operations Forces 🇬🇷 #SOF conducted a daring boarding operation on an 🇮🇹 Italian submarine during #NATO Exercise #DynamicManta25. This elite drill strengthens Allied cooperation & hones tactics against stealth threats beneath the waves🌊 #WeAreNATO

@C_SDAM @kon_marine @CDS_Defensie @SNMCMG1 @NATO @NATO_MARCOM @CdE_MD Goeie reis!

HNLMS Schiedam departed her homeport of Den Helder today to join our allies in #SNMCMG1. #balticsentry #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

Today, I announced the launch of #NATO's new military activity “Baltic Sentry”. Under Supreme Allied Commander General Chris Cavoli @SHAPE_NATO , this activity is part of our ongoing effort to enhance maritime presence and monitoring of key areas for our Alliance.

DMI is sinds oktober begonnen met onderhoudswerkzaamheden om de Zr. Ms. Van Speijk weer in de vaart te brengen. Een belangrijk mijlpaal is de eerste dokking. In samenwerking met Damen en Wärtsilä wordt tijdens deze dokking onderhoud uitgevoerd aan o.a. de kimkielen, schroefassen en roerbladen. Na revisie van deze systemen worden de werkzaamheden in de tweede dokking afgerond.Tevens wordt tijdens deze dokking de huid onder de waterlijn geïnspecteerd op schades. Na de onderhoudsperiode is het M-fregat weer volledig inzetbaar voor onderzeebootbestrijdingsmissies. 🎥 De clip toont een impressie van het dokken van het schip ik Dok 6 bij DMI. Het multipurposefregat (M-fregat) Zr.Ms. Van Speijk wordt ingezet voor oppervlakteoorlogsvoering op zee en onderzeebootbestrijding. Ook kan het schip zichzelf verdedigen tegen dreigingen vanuit de lucht. Het schip is genoemd naar Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk. Koning Willem I besloot op 11 februari 1831 dat er altijd een schip bij de Koninklijke Marine zou varen dat Van Speijk heet. Koninklijke Marine - Ministerie van Defensie - DMI !

@mdmvtv Super leuk martijn. Te lang geleden.

@RikWoertman Gaaf man! Leuk gisteren weer even gesproken te hebben. Hij ligt al bijna te wachten …….

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🌊 Today Commander Allied Maritime Command VAdm Mike Utley, hosted Royal Netherlands Navy Commander VAdm René Tas & delegation at MARCOM HQ. Discussions included NATO ops, critical undersea infrastructure security, & the new Maritime C2 concept. 🇳🇱 In 2025, the Netherlands will lead SNMG1 & provide flagship to SNMCMG1, with current contributions from HNLMS Van Amstel & HNLMS Willemstad. Both ships are in the #FRWI24 exercise. 🤝 #WeAreNATO

A 🇺🇸 P-8✈️operates from Ronneby Air Base in 🇸🇪 during the Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) playbook activity Merlin last week. Maritime patrol aircraft play an integral role in enhancing NATO’s ASW capabilities while increasing maritime domain awareness. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

A big achievement by all teams involved: the first NATO led ASW exercise in the Baltic Sea

Tio nationer och 1200 sjömän övar ubåtsjakt i svåra Östersjöförhållanden i Natoaktiviteten Dynamic Merlin 2024. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

Sailors assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 man their stations while in transit to a Combined Anti-Submarine Exercise on board the Dutch Navy's HNLMS Van Amstel (F831) during #NATOs Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) playbook Merlin in the Baltic Sea.

Sailors embarked on board #SNMG1's HNLMS Van Amstel (F831) man their watch stations during NATO 's Playbook Merlin, an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) activity in the Baltic Sea. The exercise will strengthen NATO Allied Maritime Command's capabilities and skills in the ASW realm. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

Rear Admiral Bret Grabbe, Commander of NATO Submarines, visits with the Chief of the Royal Norwegian Submarine Service, Captain Jim Robertson, and crew of the Norwegian submarine, HNoMS Utstein, during a visit to Bergen this week. Rear Admiral Grabbe made a visit to Bergen to affirm NATO’s strong naval partnership with Norway and thank crewmembers of HNoMS Utstein for their recent submarine patrol under NATO operational control. #WeAreNATO Read more about the patrol here: bit.ly/40oRsZm

Ula class attack submarine HNoMS Utstein completes patrol of the North Atlantic under COMSUBNATO, strengthening #NATO’s capabilities & situational awareness in the North Read more: bit.ly/40oRsZm #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

🎥WATCH! How do you rescue the crew of a “distressed submarine” deep below the surface? #DynamicMonarch24 brought together experts from 10 Allied nations 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇳🇴🇵🇱🇸🇪🇹🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸 pushing the boundaries of innovation in submarine rescue, strengthening alliances & protecting lives #WeAreNATO

#NATO Allies are investing in cutting-edge technology, ensuring we maintain a decisive edge in maritime security & deterrence. 📸: The 🇳🇱 Royal Netherlands Navy submarine, deployed in the Norwegian & North Seas under @NATO command. #WeAreNATO