Polish naval aviators in North Atlantic exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2025
The cold waters off Iceland recently hosted Dynamic Mongoose 2025, one of NATO’s key anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drills. Among the participating forces was a Polish naval aviation detachment: the crew and ground team of a Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter from the 43rd Naval Aviation Base in Gdynia.
security aviation navy worldwide nato news16 may 2025 | 13:31 | Source: Gazeta Morska | Prepared by: Kamil Kusier | Print
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– The crew and ground personnel of a Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite from the 43rd Naval Aviation Base took part in Dynamic Mongoose 25 off the coast of Iceland, confirmed Lt. Cmdr. Marcin Kołodziejski.
Gdynia-based crew joins strategic ASW mission
Operating under the Naval Aviation Brigade, the Polish detachment deployed to the GIUK-N Gap (Greenland–Iceland–United Kingdom–Norway), a key maritime corridor often monitored due to increased submarine activity in the region.
The SH-2G Super Seasprite, often referred to as the "eyes and ears" of the fleet, is equipped with dipping sonar, radar, torpedoes, and electronic countermeasures. The Polish aircrew carried out multiple ASW missions, including submarine detection and simulated attacks, in coordination with NATO warships and maritime patrol aircraft.
Poland’s growing role in NATO maritime operations
Dynamic Mongoose 25 gathered naval and air units from across the alliance, demonstrating multinational readiness in contested underwater environments. Alongside the aviation team, the Polish Navy also deployed the frigate ORP Gen. K. Pułaski, further emphasizing its commitment to transatlantic security.
Participation in the exercise underscored the operational capabilities of Poland’s maritime air forces and their ability to integrate effectively with allied forces under demanding operational conditions.
Boosting readiness in the High North
Exercises like Dynamic Mongoose provide vital experience in high-threat, cold-weather scenarios. For the Gdynia-based crew, it was a test of both skill and resilience.
Concluded on May 12, the exercise confirmed the Polish Navy’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to NATO’s forward presence—not only in the Baltic, but across the North Atlantic theatre.
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