U.K., Italian Carrier Strike Groups Team Up in Ionian Sea

The U.K. and Italian carrier strike groups will meet in the Ionian Sea this week as part of a NATO exercise while the U.S. 6th Fleet is leading NATO At Sea Demonstration Formidable Shield 25 which kicked off on Saturday and taking place in the North and Norwegian Seas and North Atlantic Ocean. The carriers are part of NATO Exercise Med Strike which kicked off on Monday. The drill marks the first major workout for the UKCSG for its eight-month deployment, according to a Royal Navy (RN) release. Exercise Med Strike, taking place from Monday to Sunday in the watersRead More