29.10.2026 17:44
Hosted by Greece, the Aegean Seal 26-I naval exercise was held in the Euboea and Saronic Gulfs on October 11–22 with the participation of the US, Estonia, Spain, Italy, and Poland. During the exercise, training was conducted on the detection and disposal of explosive devices and on countering mines in shallow waters.
The "Aegean Seal 26-I" naval exercise was held with the participation of the US, Estonia, Spain, Italy, and Poland, hosted by Greece.
THEY CONDUCTED AN EXERCISE IN EUBOEA AND SARONIC
In a statement by the Hellenic Navy, it was stated that the exercise was carried out in the sea areas south of Euboea Island and in the Saronic Gulf on October 11-22. It was emphasized that the exercise aimed to improve the cooperation of the participating countries on the detection and neutralization of explosive devices and on measures against mines in shallow waters.
It was stated that the Hellenic Navy participated in the exercise with special operations boats, speedboats, S-70B helicopters, and personnel and equipment belonging to underwater special operations units.
6 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED
It was reported that mine disposal teams, divers, unmanned underwater vehicles, and medical and support personnel from the US, Estonia, Spain, Italy, and Poland participated in the exercise. Within the scope of the exercise, it was stated that trainings were held on the detection and destruction of naval mines, operations against mines in shallow waters, and the neutralization of explosive devices on land and at sea.