07/19/2026
⚓📰 UPDATE: Exercise Sea Breeze 26-2 Opens with Focus on Interoperability as a Combat Capability
Exercise Sea Breeze 26-2 kicked off in Portland, United Kingdom, today. Naval forces from Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Japan, Latvia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, NATO Maritime Allied Command (NATOMARCOM), Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and The United States are all participating.
“Sea Breeze 26-2 reinforces the importance of interoperability,” said Vice Adm. J.T. Anderson, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet. “Every evolution we conduct together strengthens the readiness and lethality of our combined force, ensuring we are prepared to defend our shared interests and maintain security across one of the world’s most strategically important maritime regions. Strong Allies and partners are our greatest advantage.”