Intelligence Source: The intelligence, potentially sourced from Norway, indicated a heightened risk of direct conflict with Russia. Norway was seeking extra guarantees going beyond the NATO Article 5 of collective defense (it does not apply would one country launch attack)Suspicious Meetings: Notable interactions between Norwegian and US officials around September 19-20, 2022, indicate potential intelligence sharing regarding the Nord Stream situation and a situation in European theatre. Notes and comments indicate that the issue was of a highest importance and it was handled at one of the most secure place - a newly built US carrier docked at sea. Present were US Navy secretary of state and Commander of US 2nd fleet.
Briefing Details: A high-level classified briefing happened the following day on September 20, 2022, and it involved key US officials, including General Cavoli and Victoria Nuland, discussing officially the Ukrainian topic but it is highly probable that the Norwegian intelligence related to a changing security situation in the Baltic sea related to UK operation against the Nord Stream pipelines.
Coordinated Response: Following the briefing, a series of meetings and actions by US and allied officials suggest a coordinated response to the intelligence presented.
[MRT: Side comment..... This data sooo much syncs with 20-09-2022 data about RU moves and exercises in the Baltic sea and their nuclear rehtorics warning London, personally Truss and Johnson not to escalate or else, confirmed by Sikorski here].
19 Sept 2022 - USA: The CNN reports that
(haleytalbotcnn @haleytalbotcnn team @cnn on Capitol Hill // @DardenMBA class of 2026)
DETAIILS ABOUT BRIEFERS
Christopher G. Cavoli - Commander of United States European Command
Christopher Gerard Cavoli is a four star general in the United States Army who serves as the commander of United States European Command since 1 July 2022 and Supreme Allied Commander Europe since 4 July 2022. He previously served as the commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa from October 2020 to June 2022.
NDU professor of Russian studies
As a lieutenant colonel, Cavoli served successively as Director for Russia on the Joint Staff Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate from 2001, as deputy executive assistant for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2003, and became a senior fellow at the National Defense University in 2004
Service in Germany
After serving as deputy commanding general for operations of the 82nd Airborne Division, Cavoli became commander of the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command at Grafenwoehr Training Area in July 2014
Command of US Army Europe
He assumed command of United States Army Europe in a ceremony on 18 January 2018[2] after being confirmed by the Senate for promotion to lieutenant general on 20 December 2017.
On 1 July 2020, Cavoli was nominated and confirmed by the Senate on 30 September 2020, for appointment to the rank of general,[12] and assignment as the commanding general of United States Army Europe and Africa,[13] combining the originally separate Army commands. He assumed his new command in Germany on 1 October 2020 and was formally promoted by Army Vice Chief of Staff Joseph M. Martin at the Pentagon on 7 October,[14] with an effective date-of-rank on 1 October.
[MRT: A perfect profile fit to handle an crisis connected with Russia and Germany.]
Victoria Jane Nuland is an American diplomat who served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs from 2021 to 2024. A former member of the US Foreign Service, she served as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs from 2013 to 2017 and the 18th U.S. ambassador to NATO from 2005 to 2008.
24th Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs - In office May 3, 2021 – March 22, 2024
At a congressional hearing in early 2023, Nuland stated regarding the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, "I am, and I think the administration is, very gratified to know that Nord Stream 2 is now . . . a hunk of metal at the bottom of the sea."
[MRT: This statement does not in any way mean that USA is directly guilty of blowing it up. But there COULD be a secondary suspect for letting things happen and not protecting the key civilian infrastructure and abetting the perpetrator plus playing an instrumental part in concealing what really happened.]
Douglas Arthur Sims II is a United States Army lieutenant general. He most recently served as the director of operations of the Joint Staff from 2022 to 2024. He served as commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley from 2020 to 2022, and prior to that served as deputy director for Regional Operations and Force Management of the Joint Staff from 2018 to 2020. In October 2023, Sims was nominated for appointment as director of the Joint Staff.He most recently served as the Director of Operations of the Joint Staff from 2022 to 2024
Colin Hackett Kahl[MRT: The top operational command.]
Colin Hackett Kahl is an American political scientist who served as under secretary of defense for policy in the Biden administration from April 28, 2021, to July 17, 2023. Previously, he served as national security advisor to the vice president under then-Vice President Joe Biden (2014–2017).
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy - In office - April 28, 2021 – July 17, 2023
[MRT: Briefers are: Commander of United States European Command + Under Secretary of State for Political Affair + Director of Operations of the Joint Staff + Under Secretary of Defense for Policy - it is possible to deduct that the issue is about Russia - Europe - Foreign Affairs and Relations; and that there is a change in the active policy in that region which needs full attention of the wide top level leadership.]
[MRT: Highly unusual visit. makes sense after finding out about what it was about :o)]
NORFOLK, Va. - Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway’s Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram, and the U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Sept. 19, 2022.“The U.S. is our most important ally. The U.S. pledge to support Norway and Europe in times of crisis and war is essential to our security. Norway and the U.S. have a long tradition of close defense cooperation. We are now seeking to develop this even further,” said Støre.
Støre and Del Toro also had the opportunity to hold a series of strategic meetings aboard.
[MRT: Another post is fully dedicated to the Norfolk visits to US Navy HQ and NATO HQ here]
19 Sept 2022 - Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, visited the USS Gerald R. Ford @Warship_78 with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Secretary of Navy Del Toro.
20 Sept 2022 - USA/NOR: Secretary Austin Meeting with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram[MRT: The United States Second Fleet is a numbered fleet in the United States Navy responsible for operations in the East Coast and North Atlantic Ocean - this includes also Baltic Sea.]
03:25 min video: "...The North Atlantic and the Arctic is gaining strategic importance and the United States and Norway, are working closely together on intelligence, maritime surveillance, repositioning of material and reinforcement of forces, training and exercise. It´s important close cooperation,... the World is becoming a more dangerous place,... Democracy needs to prepare for longer confrontation beyond the war in Ukraine..."
[MRT: The intelligence was passed to Pentagon and White House. More here. ]
[MRT: Note that the phrase confrontation/escalation beyond Ukraine was used by Jens Stoltenberg here ]
21 Sept 2022 - NOR/USA: Great meeting today with Senator Inhofe, @SASCGOP, in Congress.
21 Sept 2022 - NOR: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says his country is open to the previously unthinkable step of imposing price caps on gas to rein in Europe’s energy crisis.We will continue to support Ukraine. We’re in this together, says @Bjornarildgram
“These very high energy prices in Europe are not good for Norway,” Støre said. “These are our allies and partners. We are not served by their economies being rocked,” he added.
[MRT: Huge drift in a policy change in expectation of the energy price increase. Note that the Norway wanted actually to decrease its exports to Europe in summer 2022]
20 Sept 2022 - UK/USA: Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
[MRT: Note that there is not much data about this meeting]
[MRT: The Biden´s last minute change in schedule at times of meetings with UK officials]
20 Sept 2022 - USA, Biden: “There’s so darn much at stake,”
Biden warns guests at a glitzy DNC fundraiser in Manhattan
21 Sept 2022 - USA: Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022
21 Sept 2022 - USA: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with senior enlisted leaders, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.The President supports this legislation to promote energy security, boost our ability to get clean energy built, and get that energy connected to the grid.
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl virtually met with German Federal Ministry of Defence Political Director Dr. Jasper Wieck today to reaffirm the U.S.-Germany defense relationship.
The two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, and discussed other regional issues of shared interest between Allies. They also discussed NATO priorities and work plans for the coming months.
Wieck and Kahl expressed their commitment to deepening the U.S.-Germany defense and security relationship.
[MRT: The BIG question here is how much of the intelligence was shared?]
20 Sept 2022 - USA/GER: WIESBADEN, HESSEN, GERMANY - Gen. Darryl A. Williams,
Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and Africa hosts an honor cordon welcoming Secretary of the Army Honorable Christine Wormuth in Wiesbaden, Germany. Secretary Wormuth visited Germany to amplify U.S. commitment to the alliance and discuss USAREUR-AF initiatives with senior leaders in theater.
[MRT: Note this post in which GER-FRA and GER-DUT top military officials (also main Nordstream shareholders) meet o a short notice to discuss joint actions. As the head of GER Navy said "Allies expect from us leadership" - post HERE]
21 Sept 2022 - GER/NED: Verteidigungsministerium @BMVg_Bundeswehr:
Minister Lambrecht received her 🇱🇺 counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister @Francois_Bausch today. The focus of the discussions was on the latest developments in 🇷🇺 , the situation on the #NATO eastern flank and in the Sahel, as well as cooperation in the space dimension.
21 Sept 2022 - GER: DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff - MARFORs help, support and learn from each other! ¨[more about the event here]
#DEUMARFOR participates in the FRMARFOR Battle Staff Training with a dozen Staff members.
[MRT: Looks like Germany is taking action. There are several posts about GER Navy (links are at the end of post about Kaack).]
Sherman met with leaders from 🇧🇬 🇨🇿 🇪🇪 🇭🇺 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇷🇴 🇸🇰 to discuss #Ukraine, regional security, and upholding the rules-based international order. At #UNGA today, I met with #BucharestNine leaders to discuss our ongoing efforts to support Ukraine, uphold the rules-based international order, and coordinate on regional security challenges.
20 Sept 2022 - USA: Jake Sulivan - Atlantic countries came together today at #UNGA77
to enhance regional cooperation and develop a shared approach to Atlantic Ocean issues. We look forward to continuing the dialogue and exploring opportunities to partner in the Atlantic region.
21 Sept 2022 - NED: Generaal Onno Eichelsheim, @CDS_Defensie: Today, under the guidance of frogmen, experience what it is like to move secretly under water. Important tactical tool for maritime special operations. Impressed by the professionalism and versatility of these men. @korpsmariniers
21 Sept 2022: USA/SPA/LAT: U.S. Embassy Riga, @USEmbassyRiga:
#AmbCarwile and @EmbajadaEspRiga #AmbCámaraAngulo visited Lielvārde Air Base where they met with @USArmy Soldiers and Spanish land forces deployed to #Latvia. 🇺🇸🇪🇸 presence in 🇱🇻 contributes to critical deterrence efforts and demonstrates our ironclad commitment to #NATO Allies.
USA TAKES ACTION WITH ITS ASSETS
21 Sept 2022 - Boeing P-8A Poseidon #AE5A9D[MRT: The uSA lost the trust in the NATO cohesion. After the meeting it sent OWN Poseidon P-8A anti submarine hunter to check on their own. They needed "unfiltered data" such which bypasses NATO structures - the USA did not know all the plans and wanted to have operational and decision-making dominance. This post explains the P-8A flights in detail here and here]
21 Sept 2022 - USA: Kearsarge group leaves Baltic Sea[MRT: The role of JEF, NATO MARCON is explored in this and other posts here and here. The data-sharing is an obstacle on one hand, on the other it allowed the submarine to avoid detection by allies..]
[MRT: The USA - Christopher G. Cavoli - Commander of United States European Command and his team ordered the withdrawal of the Kearsarge group from the Baltic sea. The fear was that the uSA could become the collateral damage. That the Russia will possibly over-react and a direct conflict could happen - which may have been one of the UK´s mission motives - post here and e.g. here and original post where issues were still very unclear - here.]
21 Sept 2022 - USA: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet - @USNavyEurope -
DDG117 🇺🇸 @USNavy Sailors assigned to #USSPaulIgnatius (DDG 117) man flight quarters stations for recovery of a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 79, Detachment 2. #NavyReadiness
[MRT: The US navy has left behind one ship to protect and to gain further own data - Paul Ignatius and here is about daily flights to monitor Russian activity and possible Russian preparations for retaliatory strikes.]
ALLIES INTENSIFY PREPARATIONS AGAINST HYBRID ATTACKS
21-24 Sep 2022 - DK/SWE: Five days before the pipeline blasts,...
...it was a chilly and overcast day on the east coast of Sweden. The Intelligence Ship - HSwMS - Swedish Corvette „K31 Visby“ (K31) was set on a southward course...
[MRT: There is likely another intelligence sharing happening at the area - the head of Swedish Navy rushed to the port and met with several leaders and units. Met US officials. Then ships were sent to Bornholm. Data explored here]
... and headed directly towards the Nord Stream 1 sabotage location. The P524 Nymfen heading straight for the Nord Stream 1 sabotage location overnight is highly unusual, as this would be only the second time in many years that a Royal Danish Navy vessel has taken an interest in the area.
[MRT: Two countries send simultaneously navy ships to Bornholm area to investigate while the US Navy is suddenly leaving the Baltic sea? Highly unusual event. But there were more countries who started suddenly prepare for hybrid attacks - post here.]
DATA ABOUT 22 SEPTEMBER 2022:
Today, @StateDeptCT’s SBO Tim Betts addressed @theGCTF 20th Coordinating Committee, promoting collaboration and presenting the U.S. & Norway co-led effort and toolkit to help States address #REMVE challenges.
[MRT: Two countries US and Norway just after Norway shows issues with drones, flies to US to increase its security against different new risks...]
hosted by Canada and Morocco today. Information sharing and collaboration through @theGCTF have helped dismantle terror networks, expose propaganda, sever terror financing, and hold terrorists accountable in courts of law.
DATA ABOUT 22 SEPTEMBER 2022 - USA PREPARES IN ADVANCE:
22 Sept 2022 - USA: President Biden, @POTUS - The nations of the world are united still.
[MRT: But for how long? And what could pull them apart?]
[MRT: Why so suddenly? Is this the reason why the USA tried immediately to de-escalate?]
Port visit of the “Kearsarge” in the Polish naval port of Gdynia last Wednesday. The visit to Poland marked the end of the Baltic Sea presence of the large battle group around the 40,000-ton carrier.
One day after Russia announced partial mobilization, the USA is withdrawing its amphibious battle group from the Baltic Sea. But the withdrawal is said to have a completely different reason.
September 22, 2022, 12:31 p.m
Kiel. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, a large US combat group passed through the Fehmarnbelt. The direction of travel was out of the Baltic Sea. The “Kearsarge” battle group has fulfilled its mission.
23 Sept 2022 - NATO/GER: General Miglietta, Commander #NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum, visited Berlin yesterday (22-09-2022).
On the top of the agenda: further strengthening our military readiness at #NATO’s northern and eastern flanks. Thank for your visit! #WeAreNATO @NATOJFCBS
[About: Data about General Luigi Guglielmo Miglietta and Nordstream affair. Looks like a Nordstream affair management.]
Liz Truss has arrived in the US where she will hold talks with Joe Biden, the US president, on her first foreign trip as UK prime minister.
Ahead of the trip, Truss said: “Ukraine’s victories in recent weeks have been inspirational. Time and time again these brave people have defied the doubters and showed what they can do when given the military, economic and political support they need.
“My message to the people of Ukraine is this: the UK will continue to be right behind you every step of the way. Your security is our security.”
20 Sept 2022 - UK: Cleverly: A privilege to be in NY for meetings at UN General Assembly
I’ll be meeting key UK partners and discussing how we can take action on the pressing issues facing us all including food insecurity, defending democracy and standing with Ukraine.
21 Sept 2022 - USA/UK: Secretary Antony Blinken, @SecBlinken meets James Cleverly.
[MRT: Did Cleverly inform Blinken about their plan to blow up Nordstream? ]
21 Sept 2022 - UK: PM meeting with President Joe Biden
The Prime Minister met US President Joe Biden at the UN General Assembly in New York today.
The leaders stressed the need to end over-reliance on authoritarian states in terms of our energy, technology and manufacturing supply chains.
[MRT: In Fact at the UN meeting Truss said that she is cutting pipelines of authoritarian regimes]
They agreed to redouble bilateral efforts to reduce energy dependence on Russia and to increase the amount of renewable and other forms of energy flowing from democratic states.
[MRT: For the USA the destruction of the Nordstream pipelines is a tremendous economic opportunity. The UK became the hub for LNG exports to European market as they had 3 idle terminals but EU did not have many LNG hubs as it relied on cheaper Russian piped gas. Data about this here: 027 - Mission accomplished - UK - From Energy Importer to Energy Exporter]
21 Sept 2022 - UK/USA: at 1:15 PM President Biden hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime MinisterLiz Truss of the United Kingdom
[MRT: For the timing of the event, later by hour scaling up is needed to sort many events through the day correctly]
21<-22 Sept 2022 - USA/UK: Ambassador Jane Hartley @USAmbUK:
There was much to discuss as Prime Minister @TrussLiz and @POTUS had their first official meeting at #UNGA77 yesterday. From supporting Ukraine, to securing sustainable and affordable energy, the 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇧 will face every global challenge together.
[MRT: Some laws could consider this an intent. If they knew the perpetrator beforehand, did not stop it then they became secondary perpetrator. Preventing and covering up has legal consequences. I draw here very high probability scenario supported by many cross-referenced events from public sources. It is up to courts to tell with clarity whether this sequence of events is confirmed as the only correct one. Is available data satisfactory?]
21 Sept 2022 - USA/UK: US considers suspending ‘special relationship’ label after Liz Truss visit
“We'll shut it down until we can figure out what's going on.”
[MRT: This statement was released but later downplayed depending on the source of the news. If trus in its full value this COULD be a confirmation that the USA got just here an OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION THAT THE UK INTENDS TO BLOW UP NORDSTREAM and was seeking cooperative behaviour from the USA.]
*** USA AND UK - the ship diplomacy in Norfolk and at AFF***
20 Sept 2022 - UK/USA: HMS Queen Elizabeth Visits Norfolk
British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (RO8) ports at Pier 12 in Norfolk Naval Station, Sept. 20, 2022. Queen Elizabeth ports in Norfolk prior to attending a scheduled conference in New York.
[MRT: UK top officials visit NATO HQ and USA Atlantic theatre HQs on a diplomatic mission. It is possible that the information about UK´s mission to hit on Nordstream is somehow shared with US top officials at this day.]
On Sept. 20, 2022, it moored at Pier 12 in Naval Station Norfolk for a short stop before taking part in a national conference in New York.
21 - 23 Sept 2022 - USA/UK/FRA: Allied submariners gather for Group and Major Commanders’ Officer Training Symposium (GAMCOTS)
Naval leaders from the U.S., U.K., and French submarine forces met at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa’s (NAVEUR-NAVAF) headquarters for the convening of the Group and Major Commanders’ Officer Training Symposium (GAMCOTS), onboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy.
[MRT: Nordstream attack was undersea warfare.]
22 Sept 2022 - USA/UK: UK Second Sea Lord Martin J. Connell - Delighted to meet with Adm Franchetti so early in her tenure as VCNO. Huge amount discussed to strengthen @RoyalNavy and @USNavy partnership
22 Sept 2022 - USA/UK: U.S. Navy, @USNavy: Strengthening interoperability with
#alliesandpartnerships is fundamental to our warfighting advantage. Adm. Lisa Franchetti, #VCNO, met with the @RoyalNavy Second Sea Lord @MartinJConnell to reaffirm the special relationship between the two navies continued collaboration.
22 Sept 2022 - DUT: NL Defense Attaché - USA, @NLDefatUSA -[MRT: The UK would need the strengthening the relationship and establishing stronger relations and personal ties if it plans to hit on Nordstream in just 4 days.]
Attended with many defense attaches and high profile guests the memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II at Washington’s National Cathedral. Impressive service for a very remarkable Queen
[MRT: Just another high level formal and informal contact. Data sharing possible.]
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday hosted the Royal Australian Navy’s Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond at the Pentagon, Sept. 22.
[MRT: There are indices that the affair was supposed to have global implications. There was a lot of navy movement and US diplomacy happening on the Pacific theatre.]
*** USA + NATO LEADERSHIP ON THE MOVE ***
21 Sept 2022 - NATO: ❝We will stay calm and continue to provide support to #Ukraine❞
#NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg on Russia’s partial mobilisation and President Putin’s dangerous and reckless nuclear rhetoric
[MRT: Given the circumstances the statement could have been about the situation. That US and partners will try to prevent the incident while staying calm]
22 Sept 2022 - USA: Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and STRIKFORNATO visits USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)
22 Sept 2022 - NATO: STRIKFORNATO Command visits CINCNAVADRIATIC SEA – Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), embarked the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) , Sept. 22.
Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral James Morley, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Rear Admiral Marco Papi, visited CINCNAV, the Italian Navy Fleet Headquarters, and were welcomed by the Fleet Commander, Vice admiral Aurelio De Carolis.
The visit served to discuss current and future working relationships and mutual cooperation between both organizations.
22 Sept 2022 - NATO: Strong Forward-Presence in Lithuania - Brunssum, The Netherlands –
Wednesday 21 September, Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) hosted a visit by Brigadier General Mindaugas Steponavičius, Lithuania’s Deputy Chief of Defence.
The security environment in the Euro-Atlantic area continues to evolve
The main purpose of the visit was to exchange views on the current situation in the region and to discuss ways the Alliance might adapt to evolving challenges.
22 Sept 2022 - NATO: Chairman @CMC_NATO Rob Bauer:
"A5 is an important regional initiative for peace and stability. It provides a platform where your OS can coordinate reforms, helping members to expect the unexpected and counter threats coming from all directions, in all domains.”
ADRIATIC SEA – Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), embarked the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) , Sept. 22.
Ishee visited the flagship and the supporting staffs of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) while the strike group was underway in the Adriatic Sea.
“You are making a worldwide impact. I am very proud of the operations conducted thus far,” said Ishee.
“In the coming months, you will continue to work with our allies and partners in the region as we work to improve stability and security, while being prepared to fight tonight to defend our nation and Allies if called to do so.”
We are stronger when we work together, and we look forward to working with our Spanish and French allies aboard ESPS Juan Carlos I (L-61) and FS Charles de Gaulle.”
Headquartered in Naples, Italy, NAVEUR-NAVAF operates U.S. naval forces in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) areas of responsibility. U.S. Sixth Fleet is permanently assigned to NAVEUR-NAVAF, and employs maritime forces through the full spectrum of joint and naval operations.
23 Sept 2022 - NATO/GER: General Miglietta, Commander #NATO Joint Force Command Brunssum,
23 Sept 2022 - NATO: Today @SACT_ACT Gen. Lavigne welcomed Ambassador Bettina Cadenbach,visited Berlin yesterday. On the top of the agenda: further strengthening our military readiness at #NATO’s northern and eastern flanks. Thank for your visit! #WeAreNATO @NATOJFCBS
@NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy. The role of
@NATO_ACT in addressing rapidly changing security challenges was on the agenda for the visit.
23 Sept 2022 - NATO: Delighted to welcome in Norfolk🇺🇸 Ambassador Bettina Cadenbach,
#NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, to exchange on this rapidly evolving security environment and present her how @NATO_ACT, with @SHAPE_NATO , will tackle the challenges.
23 Sept 2022 - NATO/BLG: CNO and Commander of Belgian Navy Meet; Discuss Increasing Capabilities and Capacity
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday met with the Commander of the Belgian Navy Rear Adm. Jan de Beurme at the Pentagon for an office call, Sept. 23.
The leaders discussed building maritime capabilities and capacity, as well as deterrence, defense and the need to continue to protect the stability and prosperity of the seas.
“Collectively, our capacity expands when we sail in company with like-minded navies around the world, and we are grateful for the continued partnership and collaboration with Belgium,” said Gilday. “We will continue to strengthen the bonds we share through increased operations, interoperability, and continued cooperation."
Both heads of navy emphasized the need to develop high-end warfare capabilities, such as advanced mine countermeasures and ballistic-missile defense, while also leveraging enhanced capabilities and technology. The Belgian navy is currently leading a Belgian-Dutch mine countermeasures replacement program, which will supply the Belgian and Royal Netherlands navies with six new minehunter vessels each.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today in Washington with Executive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans. They discussed our shared efforts to address the global climate crisis, including the recent U.S. passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and preparations for COP-27 in Egypt. They also discussed transatlantic cooperation to address Russia’s weaponization of energy and the need to ensure our ongoing efforts to meet acute near-term energy needs are matched by a redoubled commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition and reducing Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels.
[MRT: Acute near-term energy needs.]
23 Sept 2022 - EU: F. Timmermans: 'Putin had to come up with something, because his war is not going well'
[MRT: What is he referring to exactly? Was he deceived that there is some threat to energy security? If so then from whom?]
23 Sept 2022 - USA/NATO: The 2nd Transatlantic working dinner
Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu attended on Thursday a transatlantic working dinner of the EU and NATO foreign affairs ministers, a traditional event hosted by the US and carried out in New York, on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) release sent to AGERPRES on Saturday, the discussions were also attended by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Moreover, also attending the event were foreign affairs ministers of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia.
"Therefore, he underscored that one of the effects of Russia's war against Ukraine has also been the reinforcement of the transatlantic relation, which currently is more stronger than ever, contrary to Russia's aspirations which relied on speculating divisions between the two shores of the Atlantic.
[MRT: Why the need to repeat obvious any why from such small unimportant state? It actually looks like they are presenting someone´s else´s talking points. Reinforcing trans-atlantic relation. That could be important IF one state, like UK, blows up Nordstream, then that info is shared - they would need just TIME to manage the negative side-effects through diplomacy. The blowing up Nordstream COULD have unifying effect as connecting link between Germany and Russia would be severed.]
Moreover, taking into account Russia's actions to manipulate the international democratic states by using the strategic dependencies related, among others, to energy or food, Minister Aurescu underscored the necessity to remove any dependencies of Russia, both of Western states and that of their partners," the MAE release said.
[MRT: This is VERY odd as Moldova is fully dependent on Russian gas deliveries and do not have own LNG terminal, do not have the capacity to import from other directions.]
24 Sept 2022 - USA/NED: John Bass, @UnderSecStateP -
Pleasure to speak with my 🇳🇱 Dutch colleague Marcel de Vink on our efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and other atrocities; our collaboration on energy, food security, sanctions; and a range of bilateral and multilateral issues. #UNGA
24 Sept 2022 - NATO: Admiral Rob Bauer, @CMC_NATO:
In Tróia 🇵🇹, I attended the 1st #NATO EX involving maritime drones + operational warfighters. #REPMUS22 focused on drone scenarios while #DynamicMessenger integrates them into an operational exercise. This was an opportunity to collaborate w/ industry to foster interoperability
[MRT: The issue with Rempus22 and Dynamic Messenger is that both took away best assets to be used would there be a fast contingency to check e.g. whether there are explosives on Nordstream pipelines. The perpetrator may have known about which assets will not be available. Planting explosives into the depth may be purposeful also from this point of view. Note that SWE investigation specifically mentioned that the main suspect is the state with significant resporces and knowledge.]
24 Sept 2022 - USA @UnderSecStateP, Good to meet partner and friend Enrique Mora,
25 Sept 2022 - USA: Vice President Kamala Harris to visit the USS Howard (DDG 83) in Yokosuka on Wednesday afternoon.Deputy Secretary General/Political Director, European External Action Service. Building an EU foreign policy. @enriquemora_ at #UNGA. We are committed to the enduring U.S-EU partnership on all our shared global priorities.
25 Sept 2022 - USA: Capt. Brian Weigelt, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Chaplain visited #USSGeorgeHWBush to speak with Sailors from our Command Religious Ministries Department.
25 Sept 2022 -USA/ROM: Joint Statement on the U.S.-Romanian Bilateral Defense Relationship
On September 24, 2022, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander and Romanian State Secretary Simona Cojocaru met in Romania to discuss a range of bilateral defense and regional security issues.
Assistant Secretary Wallander re-affirmed the United States’ Article 5 commitment to the Eastern Flank and thanked Romania for hosting a significant number of U.S. rotational forces.
While aboard a Romanian naval vessel on the Danube River, Assistant Secretary Wallander and State Secretary Cojocaru joined a group of policy and military experts to discuss Black Sea security, and observed river barges and cargo ships ferrying vital Ukrainian grain exports to the global market.
[MRT: This ship helped to replenish Kearsarge group which was just withdrawing from the Baltic sea.]
SWATT is the Surface Navy’s premier advanced tactical training exercise, developed and led by Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), which provides multi-ship, multi-platform, multi-warrekinfare area training at sea to increase combat capability, lethality and interoperability.
22 Sept 2022 - USA: UNITAS Concludes After Successful Exercise
[MRT: There is plenty of data from East and West coast about US navy movements after 19-09-2022 and also about ending their assignments and getting into readiness positioning. Separate post will b created alter.]
23 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) Completes Bilateral ADEX
ADRIATIC SEA – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) completed a series of tactical air defense exercises (ADEX) with the Italian Navy Orizzonte-class destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554) in the Adriatic Sea, Sept. 16, 2022.
23 Sept 2022 - USA: Future USS Canberra (LCS 30) Independence-variant littoral combat ship coming into San Diego
23 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Spruance (DDG 111) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
23 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) Arleigh Burke-class Flight I guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
23 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
23 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Shoup (DDG 86) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego while USS Anchorage (LPD 23) is inbound
23 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Anchorage (LPD 23) San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock leaving Seal Beach, California
23 Sept 2022 - USA: The 🇺🇸Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier and the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 5 (CSG 5), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), along with USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) and USS Barry (DDG 52), arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea for a regularly scheduled port visit
24 Sept 2022 - USA: USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189) Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler leaving Norfolk, Virginia
24 Sept 2022 - USA: Combined Naval Exercise: U.S. Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier Arrives South Korea
24 Sept 2022 - USA: SS Wright (T-AVB-3) Wright-class aviation logistics support ship coming into Norfolk, Virginia
24 Sept 2022 - USA: HMS Richmond (F239) Duke-class frigate leaving Norfolk, Virginia
24 Sept 2022 - USA: USS New Mexico (SSN 779) Virginia-class Block II attack submarine leaving Norfolk, Virginia
24 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
24 Sept 2022 - USA: Naval exercise held in Thunder Bay
25 Sept 2022 - USA: HMS Richmond (F239) Duke-class frigate coming into New York City
25 Sept 2022 - USA: USS McFaul (DDG 74) Arleigh Burke-class Flight II guided missile destroyer coming into Norfolk, Virginia
25 Sept 2022 - USA: USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) Famous-class medium endurance cutter coming into Portsmouth, Virginia
25 Sept 2022 - USA: USS Normandy (CG 60) Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser coming into Norfolk, Virginia
25 Sept 2022 - USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser in San Diego heading to the ammo dock
25 Sept 2022 - USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer leaving San Diego
25 Sept 2022 - USS Oregon (SSN 793) Virginia-class Block IV nuclear attack submarine coming into Groton, Connecticut
25 Sept 2022 - USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer coming into Norfolk, Virginia
26 Sept 2022 - USS Princeton (CG 59) Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser leaving San Diego
26 Sept 2022 - USS Albany (SSN 753) Los Angeles-class Flight III 688i (Improved) attack submarine coming into Norfolk, Virginia
26 Sept 2022 - USS Ramage (DDG 61) Arleigh Burke-class Flight I guided missile destroyer coming into Norfolk, Virginia
26 Sept 2022 - USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided missile destroyer coming into Norfolk, Virginia
26 Sept 2022 - USS George Washington (CVN 73) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier at Huntington Ingalls in Newport News, Virginia
[MRT. A lot of ships were sent to the sea in case of naval crisis. Some replenished and again went off to deep sea.]
26 Sept 2022 - San Diego Web Cam @SanDiegoWebCam - @YouTube has terminated the San Diego Web Cam channel for "severe or repeated violations of [their] Community Guidelines."
The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has just successfully completed its sea trials after a period of maintenance and the renewal of almost a third of its crew. From September 24, it will begin its operational sea condition (MECO) before a next deployment by the end of the year.
The sea trials conducted from September 13 to 15 completed the 2022 technical shutdown, a period during which the majority of the ship's installations were subject to preventive or corrective maintenance operations.
24 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Baden-Wurttemberg-class frigate FGS Sachsen-Anhalt (F224) southbound under the Storebaelt Bridge in Denmark
24 Sept 2022 - FRA: After a period of technical shutdown, the replacement of part of its crew
and sea trials, the Charles de Gaulle begins its operational readiness. Next step: the embarked aviation school (ÉAÉ) before setting off again on an operational mission.
24 Sept 2022 - ITA: Italian Guided missile Destroyer INS Andrea Doria D 553 Strait of Gibraltar westbound
25 Sept 2022 - GER: German Navy Braunschweig-class corvette FGS Oldenburg (F263) coming back into Plymouth, England
25 Sept 2022 - FRA: French Navy Aquitaine-class frigate FS Aquitaine (D650) leaving Rota, Spain
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