The bilateral training exercises were conducted in the Black Sea. Credit: US Navy.

The US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) has conducted bilateral training with the Romanian navy and airforce.

The coordinated tactical manoeuvring exercises were carried out in the Black Sea.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Henry J Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) also participated in the training, alongside Romanian Navy frigate ROS Marasesti and Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets.

US Embassy Romania d’Affaires Chargé David Muniz said: “We are proud to train and operate alongside our Romanian allies to support maritime security in the Black Sea and beyond.

“This is one of several joint exercises we will conduct this year, highlighting both the interoperability of Nato maritime forces, and the steadfast commitment of Romania as a true friend and partner to the United States.”

Porter is based in Spain along with three other US Navy destroyers. The Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe ships are assigned to Commander, Task Force 65 in support of Nato’s Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) architecture.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

USS Porter is deployed to the US 6th Fleet area of operations and is carrying out its ninth patrol mission.

Headquartered in Italy, the US 6th Fleet conducts operations with allied and interagency partners.

Porter commanding officer commander Thomas Ralston said: “We conducted a great bilateral training at sea with the Romanian navy, strengthening our combined readiness and naval capability.

“Engagements and exercises with our partners and allies demonstrate high-level cooperation and commitment to ensure regional stability.”

Last June, USS Porter conducted a passing exercise with Tunisian naval counterparts in the Mediterranean Sea.