PORTLAND PORT, England – (July 15, 2026) Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) mine clearance divers and partner nations conduct mine countermeasure diver operations during Sea Breeze 2026 in Portland, England, July 15, 2026. Sea Breeze 26 is an annual exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Marine Corps Forces Europe-Africa, designed to develop interoperability of maritime and ground forces in the Black Sea Region through combined NATO deliberate planning, integration, and command and control of Marine Amphibious Forces. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nye)
Warships from Morocco and Senegal took their place in the multinational fleet assembled along the Hudson River July 4 as the reviewing ship transited the formation during International Naval Review 250.
Seven African navies are represented in New York as International Naval Review 250 gets underway, putting African ships, sailors and senior leaders at the center of America’s 250th anniversary maritime celebration—and showing the reach of partnerships that connect security across the Atlantic
Naval vessels from Morocco and Senegal, along with delegations from five other African partner nations, are arriving in New York for International Naval Review 250 as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026 officially concluded during a ceremony in Douala, Cameroon, host nation for the 15th iteration, April 30. The ceremony marked the conclusion of three weeks of training for participants from 30 nations across Africa, Europe, South America and the U.S. reinforcing regional collaboration and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
