Combined Maritime Forces

10/06/2026

🤝 Working seamlessly side by side.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Yuudachi 🇯🇵 and Armada ship CANARIAS 🇪🇸 conduct a PASSEX while deployed on counter piracy missions in and around the Gulf of Aden.

The two ships are working for CMF and European Union Naval Force - Operation Atalanta 🇪🇺 respectively, essential partner organisations in countering the illicit activities of non-state actors at sea.

Conducting manoeuvres like this in close quarters helps crews strengthen their understanding of each others procedures, tests communication and helps practise cooperation for when the ships target suspect vessels for real.
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09/06/2026

We were proud to co-chair the 17th Industry Strategic Meeting organised by Operation European Union Naval Force - Operation Atalanta based in Bahrain.

The 17th Industry Strategic Meeting organised by Operation ATALANTA and co-chaired by the Combined Maritime Forces based in Bahrein, and European Union Naval Force - Operation Aspides, gathered from 2 to 3 June in Madrid together with the shipping industry, and other key organizations to discuss the current threats in the West Indian Ocean, the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

More information: https://eunavfor.eu/index.php/news/17th-industry-strategic-meeting-0

04/06/2026

CTF 151 Delivers Counter Piracy Operation ⚓️

CTF 151 has successfully delivered Operation VIGILANTIA MARIS in the Gulf of Aden, bringing together forces from 10 nations to deter piracy and protect vital shipping lanes. 🌍

Targeted patrols, coordinated responses, and enhanced surveillance reinforced maritime security in this critical region.

26/05/2026

🌙 Eid al-Adha Mubarak

Wishing a Happy Eid to all those who observe.

22/05/2026

Today we celebrate CTF 154’s 3rd anniversary

⚓From training and inter cooperation to global partnerships, 47 nations are working side by side to deliver maritime security, safety, and stability. 🤝

Training together to be

Indian Navy European Union Naval Force - Operation Atalanta

19/05/2026

Phase 1 of Ex is now complete! 🇸🇨🇪🇺

After a six days joint exercise, partner teams ran through a simulated illicit ship boarding scenario; from the initial phone call alert and planning tactics, to ex*****on and damage control drills.

Join us next month for Phase 2!

Training together keeps us 💪

European Union Naval Force - Operation Atalanta

16/05/2026

🌍Essential training on Ex .

UK Royal Marines joined European Union Naval Force - Operation Atalanta and Seychelles Defence Forces for training in Close Quarters Battle (CQB); practising how to regain a ship taken by pirates or other illicit actors.

Training together ensures best understanding and effective collaboration should the worst happen for real.

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Royal Navy

15/05/2026

Ex encompasses the CMF motto of .

European Union Naval Force - Operation Atalanta, Seychelles Defence Forces and CMF forces combine for joint training from exchanging medical expertise to legal knowledge and enhancing tactical capabilities.

Unified training builds the mutual trust needed to save lives during maritime operations.

14/05/2026

During his time at Ex , Commander CTF 151, Capt Eacock RN made a number of office calls with key Seychelles Defence Force Leaders including Seychelles Coast Guard, Seychelles Air Force and Seychelles Special Operations.

Ensuring continued collaboration and increasing awareness of challenges we face are important to protecting our shared interests in the Indian Ocean.

13/05/2026

Exercise ALDABRA V 🌊

Combined Task Force 151 have joined Seychelles Defence Force partners in Seychelles alongside for Exercise ALDABRA 🤝 🇸🇨

Together with our partners we are strengthening maritime security through joint training, planning, and cooperation ⚓

Building capability. Enhancing security.