U.S. and Dutch Navies Enhance Cooperation in South China Sea
On May 22, navies from the Netherlands and the United States conducted joint operations in the South China Sea. Vessels involved included USS Mobile, USNS Wally Schirra, and HNLMS Tromp. The operation aimed to improve interoperability and readiness between the allied forces.
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The Netherlands and United States' navies conducted bilateral operations in the South China Sea on May 22, the U.S. Navy said on Wednesday.
U.S. combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26), dry cargo ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) and Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Tromp (F803) participated in the operations, the U.S. Navy said.
"The bilateral operation provided a valuable opportunity to improve allied interoperability and conduct complex scenarios to improve combined readiness," it added.
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