Rear Admiral Craig Wood’s presentation offers a strategic overview of STRIKFORNATO’s evolving role within NATO’s maritime operations. As Deputy Commander, he outlines the command’s mission, multinational structure, and its capacity to deliver high-end effects—from carrier and littoral strike to ballistic missile defence.
The briefing highlights key exercises like FORMIDABLE SHIELD, BALTOPS, and the NEPTUNE series, showcasing NATO’s readiness, deterrence posture, and integrated command capabilities across domains. With a focus on crisis response and forward presence, the presentation underscores STRIKFORNATO’s pivotal role in securing the Alliance’s maritime flank.
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