Jan. 29, 2024

U.S. Military and Kuwait Armed Forces Collaborate in Exercise Eager Defender 24

Kuwait City, Kuwait — The Kuwait Naval Force, Kuwait Coast Guard, U.S Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) have joined forces in Exercise Eager Defender 24, a bilateral maritime drill aimed at strengthening mutual interoperability and capabilities. This exercise, led by Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5), taking place in Kuwait and the North Arabian Gulf from January 28 to February 7, showcases the commitment of both nations to regional security and readiness.

Jan. 22, 2024

Ecuador Joins Combined Maritime Forces in Middle East as 40th Member

MANAMA, Bahrain — On Jan. 11, the Combined Maritime Forces welcomed Ecuador as the 40th member of the world’s largest maritime security partnership.

Jan. 8, 2024

First Drug Interdiction of the Year for CMF French-led Combined Task Force 150

MANAMA, Bahrain — A U.S. Coast Guard cutter operating under the French-led Combined Task Force 150 of the Combined Maritime Forces seized about $11 million worth of illegal drugs from a vessel while operating in the international waters of the Gulf of Oman, Jan. 5.