BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2026) German Navy sailors assigned to German Navy Braunschweig-class corvette FGS Erfurt (F262) conduct live fire gun exercise (GUNEX) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 in the Baltic Sea, June 11, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Sea region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyranny Chartrand)
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.
