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Dynamic Monarch 24 - submarine rescue exercise Submarines are a vital NATO capability used by many NATO Allies in oceans and seas around the world, but what happens if something goes wrong and a submarine requires urgent assistance? Dynamic Monarch is the world’s most challenging submarine rescue exercise. In 2024, it takes place from 9 to 19 September and involves 10 countries – Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the United States. The exercise is designed to practise interoperability among naval forces and streamline rescue operations in the most challenging of environments where reaction time and specialist equipment are key to saving lives. Click here to download the b-roll. Footage includes various shots of the British Distressed Sub Group (DSG) locating and communicating with a submarine while on board the Royal Netherlands Navy ship HNLMS Mercuur, Turkish Navy operators using sonar equipment to locate distressed submarines, the Swedish Navy submarine rescue vehicle ‘URF’ responding to a simulated distressed submarine 90 metres under the North Sea, and wounded submariners being treated in a simulated exercise during exercise Dynamic Monarch 24. Press Release 17 September 2024 A Farewell Speech & Conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg On 19 September 2024, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Jens Stoltenberg, will give a speech marking the end of his tenure, followed by a conversation moderated by Bettina Klein from German Public Radio. The event is by invitation only and is organized by the German Marshall Fund (GMF). Media Advisory 16:00 (CEST) - “Reflections on a Challenging Decade: A Farewell Conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg”. Media coverage The Secretary General’s speech will be streamed live on the NATO website, EBU News Exchange and YouTube. A transcript of the Secretary General’s speech, as well as pictures, will be available on the NATO website.   For more information: Contact the NATO Press Office For more information on the event, please check the event’s website.     NATO HQ, Blvd Leopold III 1110 Brussels, Belgium