SNMG2 flagship ITS Fasan (F591) made a port visit in Catania recently. Which provided an opportunity for Commander SNMG2, Rear Admiral Christian Nardone, to meet Admiral Di Renzo in Augusta at the Sicilian Maritime Command and,
subsequently, to board ITS Marceglia (F597) to meet the Commander of the Italian Mission for Operation
Mediterraneo Sicuro, Rear Admiral Da Pozzo.
The meeting highlighted the value of the collaboration between NATO and the Italian Navy in ensuring
presence, surveillance, and stability in the Mediterranean through constant operational coordination and
the sharing of capabilities and experience.
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The Crew of ITS Fasan (F 591), flagship of #SNMG2, conducts a hoist training exercise or HOISTEX, aimed at personnel recovery via helicopter winch.
These exercises require high standards of coordination, precision, and interoperability among the Allied Military Patrol Helicopter and shipboard crews.
Continuous training enables the consolidation of capabilities necessary for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, ensuring readiness, safety, and effectiveness in emergency maritime scenarios.
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ITS Fasan (F 591), flagship of #SNMG2, carried out a passing exercise with the Algerian Frigate El Moutassadi (DZA 940).
This important training activity helped crews train in maritime maneuvers, communicating through flag signals, and improving tactical coordination at sea.
These exercises are invaluable in strengthening interoperability, operational readiness and collaboration between NATO naval forces and our Partners in the Algerian Navy.
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ITS Fasan (F 591), flagship of #SNMG2, carried out a passing exercise
with the Egyptian Frigate Bernees (FFG 1003).
This important training activity helped crews train in maritime manoeuvres, communicating through flag signals, and improving tactical coordination at sea.
These exercise are invaluable in strengthening interoperability, operational readiness and collaboration between NATO naval forces and our Partners in the Egyptian Navy.
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Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations conducted in the Ionian Sea, off Taranto, involving ITS Fasan, FS SNMG2 flagship, and ITS Atlante.
A tangible demonstration of interoperability, operational readiness, and the capability to counter underwater threats in this strategically vital region.
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During a port call in Mar Grande Naval Station, Commander Marco Cassetta, Tactical Commander of the Operation and Rear Admiral Massimo Bonu conducted a courtesy call to Commander, Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, Rear Admiral Cristian Nardone, onboard Group 2s flagship, ITS Fasan. The meeting confirmed the shared commitment to strengthening cooperation, institutional dialogue, and maritime security regionally.
Commander SNMG2 Rear Admiral Nardone, visited the Commander of the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) Admiral Fagnani, aboard the Nave Cavour, flagship of the Italian Navy, as part of NATO exercise Neptune Strike 26 (NEST26).
The exercise involves a vast naval and air rapid response force, with the aim of strengthening Allied operational capabilities, ensuring readiness and maritime security in high-intensity scenarios. This training is essential to test power projection capabilities and joint-force manoeuvres in complex environments.
It was an important opportunity for the two commanders to discuss the developments of the exercise and the modes of cooperation between Allied forces, which are becoming increasingly integrated and ready to respond to global challenges.
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ITS FASAN conducted training with the San Marco Marine Brigade and Albanian special forces. This joint activity strengthened cooperation between NATO Allies, promoting security and stability in the Adriatic. During the operation, the boarding of a vessel was simulated, with operational procedures aimed at control and the management of complex scenarios at sea.
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During a recent Istanbul port visit of ITS Fasan, Flagship of SNMG2, Rear Admiral Nardone met with Admiral
Bakioğlu, Commander of the Northern Sea Area, and Rear Admiral Erken, Commander of the Istanbul Strait.
These important visits provide an opportunity to enhance enduring friendships and security cooperation. NATO port visits also provide a unique opportunity to enhance cohesion and teamwork in support of NATO’s deterrence and defense mission.
Such engagements are vital to strengthening the Alliance’s commitment to ensuring stability and security in this
strategically significant region.
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Dynamic Manta 2026 is NATO's largest and most advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise, in the heart of the Mediterranean. Cooperation, tactical capability, and maritime security are in one of the Alliance's most strategic regions. #WeAreNATO
Exercise Dynamic Manta 2026 gets underway, the largest anti-submarine warfare (ASW) NATO exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. #SNMG2 Flagship ITS Fasan served as the platform for the exercise’s media day where Rear Adm. Bret Grabbe, Commander, Submarines NATO; Rear Adm. Francesco Milazzo, MARICOSOM; Rear Adm. Cristian Nardone, Commander, Standing NATO Maritime Group Two all addressed a group of international journalists.
The three Admirals outlined the objectives, operational scenarios, and strategic
value of Manta, which involves naval units, submarines, and air assets from several Allied nations.
Dynamic Manta represents a key opportunity to strengthen interoperability, operational readiness, and the capability to counter the underwater threats in this strategically vital region.
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During a port visit to Souda, #SNMG2 strengthened its close cooperation with NATO partners in Greece.
At NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC), Rear Admiral Nardone met with Commodore Athanasios Douros (HN) and Commodore Pavlos Angelopoulos (HN), highlighting the Centre’s key role in advancing maritime interdiction capabilities and operational readiness across the Alliance.
The visit continued to NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI), where discussions with Major General Nikolaos Dimitrakos focused on interoperability, live-fire training excellence, and collective defence.
This engagement confirms the strong bond between SNMG2 and NATO structures in Greece, reinforcing dialogue, coordination, and our shared commitment to security and stability in the maritime domain.
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