“This exercise offers a great opportunity to strengthen bonds with our South American partners, enhancing interoperability, and fostering enduring friendships that reinforce regional and maritime stability.The United States Navy has written onerous change-of-control provisions into long-running contracts potentially worth billions of dollars with Austal, the ASX-listed shipbuilder fielding interest from acquisitive international firms. Navy Captain Bryan Gallo, the deputy commander of the multinational staff. Navy and our South American partners,” said U.S. “UNITAS plays a vital role in promoting collaboration and cooperation between the U.S. During the underway, the staff coordinated and executed a wide range of operations and drills among all of the ships that participated. Each member was assigned specific responsibilities critical to the mission’s success. The staff exemplified a remarkable display of coordination and teamwork throughout a five-day phase. “Our teamwork during the exercise showcases the remarkable achievements we accomplish when united in pursuing a shared mission.” “Working together as a multinational staff allows us to continue to learn and improve from each other every year,” stated Colombian Navy Rear Admiral Carlos Oramas, commander of the multinational staff. The exercise trained forces in joint maritime operations that enhanced tactical proficiency and increased interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface, and submarine systems. The exercise consisted of multinational forces from 20 partner nations, including 26 warships/vessels, three submarines, 25 aircraft (fixed wing/helicopter), and approximately 7,000 people.
This year, Colombia hosted UNITAS, which is the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Navy ships and submarines worked closely with partner nation vessels to carry out various maritime operations. The exercise took place off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia, as part of UNITAS, spanning from 15-21 July, 2023. Partner nation sailors operated as a multinational staff during UNITAS LXIV, successfully conducting drills, maneuvers, and exercises from the Peruvian Navy flagship, BAP Pisco (AMP 156).
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