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NATO's Massive Naval Drill Shows Unity Against Russian Aggression

NATO's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, led a multinational force in a show of power across four seas. The exercise comes as Russia's actions raise concerns among alliance members.

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NATO's Massive Naval Drill Shows Unity Against Russian Aggression

Over 10,000 personnel from 13 allied universal nations recently took part in a major NATO naval exercise, showcasing the alliance's collective strength across multiple European seas. The drill, held from 22 to 26 September, saw the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, play a central role in deterring Russian aggression.

The Neptune Strike 25-3 exercise, led by the NATO Strike Fleet Command, demonstrated the alliance's ability to project power across the Mediterranean, Adriatic, North, and Baltic Seas. The exercise involved a wide range of operations, including carrier-based sorties, amphibious landings, submarine patrols, surface warfare, and mass casualty training.

The USS Gerald R. Ford, operating as the centrepiece of NATO's deterrent posture in northern waters, sailed in formation with allied ships. The exercise concluded amidst repeated Russian air and drone incursions into allied airspace, heightening concerns among NATO members about Moscow's intentions.

The successful completion of the Neptune Strike 25-3 exercise underscores NATO's commitment to collective defence and its ability to respond to potential threats. The involvement of over 10,000 personnel from 13 nations sends a clear message of unity and resolve to any who might seek to undermine European security.

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