What Happened
Navy And Royal Navy Demonstrate Interoperability In Live Fire Drill
The US Navy, in collaboration with the UK Royal Navy and Air Force, conducted a sinking exercise, or SINKEX, using the decommissioned guided-missile frigate Klakring as a target. The exercise, part of Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026, aimed to test the outer range limits of the SM-6 missile and foster interoperability between the US and UK for long-range maritime sinking operations. The exercise involved various US and UK units, including destroyers, submarines, and aircraft, and demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively throughout the exercise. The exercise was reported by Breaking Defense.