CMF’s French-led Combined Task Force 150 Seizes $34 Million in Illegal Narcotics at Sea November 18, 2023 — A French navy ship working with Combined Maritime Forces seized about $34 million worth of illegal drugs from a stateless vessel while operating in the international waters of the Indian Ocean, Nov. 4. MORE

USS Stethem, Task Force 59 put more eyes in the sky, expanding maritime domain awareness November 14, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) recently demonstrated expansive maritime domain awareness, utilizing Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicles during operations in the Gulf of Oman, Nov. 8-9. MORE

Combined Maritime Forces Hosts Maritime Security Conference November 7, 2023 — Combined Maritime Forces hosted a maritime security conference at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, Nov. 6. MORE

Ohio-Class Submarine Enters the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations November 6, 2023 — An Ohio-class submarine arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Nov. 5. The submarine's rapid deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility demonstrates the flexibility and dynamic ability to deter potential adversaries, reassure partners, enhanced maritime security, and ensure freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce. MORE

IKE Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Middle East Region November 4, 2023 — The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) arrived in the Middle East as part of the increase in regional posture, Nov. 4. MORE

Destroyer Squadron 50 Holds Change of Command Ceremony November 2, 2023 — Capt. David S. Coles assumed command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 50 from Capt. Anthony L. Webber during a change-of-command ceremony Nov. 2 held at U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Headquarters aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain. MORE

Exercise Digital Talon Advances Unmanned Lethality at Sea November 2, 2023 — U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) is advancing lethality and the combat capabilities of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) during live weapons firing exercises in the international waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, Oct. 23. MORE

CTF 150, U.S. Coast Guard Seize $25 Million in Illegal Drugs October 11, 2023 — The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC John Scheuerman (WPC 1146) seized about $25 million worth of illegal drugs from a stateless vessel while operating in the international waters of the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 3. MORE

U.S. 5th Fleet Enhances Middle East Maritime Security with Unmanned Capabilities October 6, 2023 — Last month, naval forces in the Middle East region successfully integrated unmanned platforms with traditionally crewed ships and aircraft to conduct enhanced maritime security operations in the waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula. MORE

U.S. Iraq and Kuwait Wrap Up Successful Trilateral Exercise October 3, 2023 — Maritime forces from Iraq, Kuwait and the United States completed a two-day trilateral exercise focusing on counter-piracy and maritime security in the Northern Arabian Gulf, Oct. 3. MORE