US, Romania Conduct Naval Exercises in Black Sea

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A US guided-missile destroyer and Romanian Naval ships conducted exercises in the Black Sea, US Naval Forces Europe-Africa said in a press release on Tuesday.

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The goal of PASSEX, according to the release, was to improve maritime capabilities between the United States and Romania.

"The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) participated in a bilateral passing exercise (PASSEX) with ships from the Romanian navy in the Black Sea, June 13, 2016," the release stated.

"Porter launched two rigid-hull inflatable boats to provide Romanian vessels an environment to practice defending against small boat attacks," the release added.

Moreover, the vessels participated in a photo exercise, maneuvering exercise and flight quarters training.

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