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March 4, 2019
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Adversaries' submarines have the potential to cause serious harm, so it’s important to know how to keep track of where they might be.

That's exactly what NATO troops are practicing during Exercise Manta 2019. Find out what it takes to track a single submarine.

NATO ships hunt submarines.
NATO ships hunt submarines.
NATO Ships
NATO member nation ships participate in exercise Dynamic Manta 2019. The exercise is meant to develop proficiency between NATO nations in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.
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Sailors work to track submarines.
Sailors work to track submarines.
NATO Exercise
Sailors from a NATO member nation participate in exercise Dynamic Manta. The exercise is meant to develop proficiency between NATO nations in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.
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NATO Navy

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