Submarines are a vital NATO capability but what happens if something goes wrong under the sea? Learn how NATO is involved in submarine rescue operations.
Submarines are a vital NATO capability used by many NATO Allies in oceans and seas around the world, but what happens if something goes wrong and a submarine requires urgent assistance?
At Dynamic Monarch 24, an exercise off the coast of Norway, Allies are testing various submarine rescue systems to ensure readiness and interoperability in the event of a crisis under the seas.
Specialist equipment includes the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) and the Swedish ‘URF’ – rescue submersibles that can evacuate submariners from a submarine in distress.
Dynamic Monarch is the world’s most challenging submarine rescue exercise. In 2024, it takes place from 9 to 19 September and involves 10 countries – Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The exercise is designed to practise interoperability among naval forces and streamline rescue operations in the most challenging of environments where reaction time and specialist equipment are key to saving lives.
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