On 6 - 7 March, in the waters of Central Mediterranean, the Italian FREMM frigates Alpino and Margottini took part in an Antisubmarine Warfare Exercise with frigate Languedoc of the Marine Nationale. Focus of the drill was the undertaking of a blockade against submarine Venuti, acting as opposing force. Besides organic helicopters, a French ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft from Sigonella and a SH101 ASW helicopter from Maristaeli Catania was also involved in the exercise.
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| Alpino F 594 is a Carlo Bergamini-class frigate Alpino (Picture source: Twitter) |
