The US Navy and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) successfully completed a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) within Guyana’s territorial waters on Saturday, November 22 between the USS Mahan and the GDFS Shahoud.
The exercise strengthened coordination between the U.S. Navy and the GDF Coast Guard, enhancing interoperability for future tactical and contingency operations with partner nations and reinforcing US and Guyana’s strategic security partnership.
According to US Southcom, a PASSEX is an exercise conducted between two or more navies to ensure best practices for communication and cooperation, and normally includes communication and manoeuvring drills.
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