Source: Defenceconnect.com.au – Liam Garman – Australia, US, UK, France conduct joint sea mine training in Arabian Gulf

The Royal Australian Navy recently completed a joint sea mine training exercise, Artemis Trident, in the Arabian Gulf alongside the UK, US and France.

The RAN recently completed a joint exercise alongside personnel from the UK, US and France as part of exercise Artemis Trident, to build expertise in keeping sea lanes open in the Arabian Gulf in the event of a sea mining event.

The four nations assessed their mine hunting abilities, with seven mine warfare ships, several patrol boats, helicopters, dive teams and a command ship all taking part in Artemis Trident. Exercise Artemis Trident occurs every two years, with the recent exercise marking the completion of the fifth Artemis Trident. (…)

 

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