Air Force Conducts Counter-Piracy Training With Spanish Frigate
November 12 2015
The Seychelles air force has been training with a Spanish frigate, reports the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR).
The Spanish frigate Victoria served as a merchant vessel that came under attack from pirates during one exercise on Nov. 7, said an EUNAVFOR release on Tuesday.
The Seychelles air force responded to the ship's distress call and took command of the situation.
Another drill on Monday involved Seychelles maritime patrol aircraft conducting a surface search for...
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