Mediterranean Sea
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May- 2023 -10 MayAmericas
USS Gerald Ford Departs on First Global Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford departed Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on May 2 for its first worldwide deployment.
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Feb- 2023 -13 FebruaryEurope
UK, Italy Agree to Reinforce Defense Cooperation at Rome Summit
The UK and Italy have agreed to enhance their defense, particularly in the space and cyber domains, at a summit in Rome.
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Jan- 2023 -4 JanuaryEurope
Putin Sends Hypersonic Missile Ship to Train in Atlantic, Indian Oceans
President Putin presided over the launch of a warship armed with new hypersonic cruise missiles on a training mission to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean.
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Aug- 2022 -26 AugustEurope
USS George H.W. Bush Transits Strait of Gibraltar
The US Navy’s USS George H.W. Bush has made a transit through the Strait of Gibraltar for the first time after extensive maintenance.
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Jul- 2022 -15 JulySea
Super Hornet Lost in Sea After Being Blown Off USS Truman
A F/A-18 Super Hornet was blown off the USS Harry S. Truman's deck due to unexpectedly violent weather in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Feb- 2022 -21 FebruaryEurope
Egypt, France Kick Off Military Drills in Mediterranean
Egypt has kicked off joint air and naval drills with France, one of its biggest arms suppliers, in the Mediterranean.
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16 FebruarySea
Russian Planes Intercepted US Navy Aircraft Over Mediterranean: Pentagon
Three US Navy aircraft were intercepted by Russian planes in an "unprofessional" manner over the Mediterranean Sea last weekend, the Pentagon said.
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Dec- 2021 -28 DecemberEurope
US Keeps Carrier in Mediterranean Amid Russia Tensions
The US has ordered an aircraft carrier to remain in the Mediterranean in a bid to reassure European allies amid fears Russia will invade Ukraine.
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Oct- 2021 -15 OctoberEurope
US, Greece Expand Defense Ties Amid Mediterranean Tensions
Greece expanded a defense agreement with the US days after ratifying a separate deal with France in a tacit signal to Turkey following high tensions.
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8 OctoberEurope
Greece to Acquire Spike Missiles for AH-64D Attack Helicopters
Greece will acquire Israeli-made Spike NLOS missiles to bolster its defense capabilities and military presence in the Aegean and Evros.
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