The Aeronaval-Amphibious Task Group ‘Dédalo 25-1’ sets sail from Rota Naval Base for its first deployment

The Spanish Navy’s Aeronaval-Amphibious Task Group, ‘Dédalo 25-1’ has begun today its first deployment from Rota Naval Base to carry out a series of exercises and operations in the central Mediterranean and Aegean Sea,

This deployment, which will last until mid-March, is articulated around the LHD ‘Juan Carlos I’, accompanied by the amphibious assault ship LPD ‘Castilla’, the frigates ‘Blas de Lezo’ and ‘Victoria’, an airborne unit made up by AV8B+ ‘Harrier’ aircraft and SH-60F and SH-60B helicopters, and a Marine Corps’ Reinforced Landing Battalion from the ‘Tercio de Armada’. In addition, an Operational Security Squad, a Diving Unit and LCME-1 type landing craft from the ‘Beach Naval Group’ will also participate.

Furthermore, the frigate ‘Álvaro de Bazán’ and the AOR ‘Patiño’ will join the ‘Dédalo 25-1’ from the very beginning until their integration into one of NATO’s Standing Maritime Groups in the Mediterranean to participate in exercise ‘Steadfast Dart 25’.

This deployment is a further demonstration of Spain’s firm commitment to the Alliance’s Deterrence and Defense Policy. It will also serve to demonstrate the Armada’s capability to lead and project an expeditionary force, in and from the sea, and will further strengthen the image of the Spanish Armed Forces in the international context.