Dédalo 25-3 carries out a replenishment at sea with the US Navy ship Leroy Grumman.

• Through these joint operations, the vessels that make up this Expeditionary Strike Group strengthen tactical coordination and interoperability with Allied countries.

 During their crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, the three ships that make up the Expeditionary Combat Group (GCE) Dédalo 25-3 carried out a replenishment at sea with the US Navy auxiliary oiler and replenishment ship Leroy Grumman.

First, a double refuelling operation was performed, simultaneously supplying fuel to the frigates Almirante Juan de Borbón and Canarias from both sides of the American ship. Finally, another refuelling manoeuvre was conducted with the landing platform dock vessel Galicia.

This joint operational activity reinforces the interoperability of the GCE units with ships from other Allied navies. In this way, the deployment of Dédalo 25-3 contributes to improving the preparedness of the units within NATO, as well as promoting operational procedures between Allies and strengthening tactical coordination between ships of different nationalities.

The Spanish ships of the GCE are now continuing their voyage to the America for their upcoming participation in the international UNITAS activity, organised by the US Navy. Furthermore, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, Dédalo 25-3 demonstrates its commitment to international peace and security, as this Spanish effort contributes to ensuring freedom of movement at sea and in international airspace, as well as defending our country's interests around the world.

Expeditionary Combat Group Dédalo 25-3

The Expeditionary Combat Group Dédalo 25-3 is composed of the landing platform dock LPD Galicia L-51 and the frigates Almirante Juan de Borbón F-102 and Canarias F-86. During the start of the Atlantic crossing, the group received logistical support from auxiliary oiler and replenishment ship AOR Cantabria.

The LPD Galicia has a Reinforced Marine Infantry Landing Battalion on board, formed by the Second Battalion of the Marine Infantry Brigade, and two SH60F troop transport helicopters. Frigate Canarias F-86 has an SH60B helicopter for anti-submarine and surface warfare.

In addition, to increase maritime security and reinforce Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) capabilities, two Security Operational Teams (EOS) from the Navy Protection Force have been integrated: the EOS from the Southern Brigade, embarked on the F-86; and the EOS from the Canary Islands Security Unit, embarked on the L-51.