UNITAS (Latin for “UNITED”) is the oldest and largest maritime exercise in the region. It began in 1959 as a South American and U.S. regional exercise designed to demonstrate a united stance against the spread of the Soviet Union’s influence and presence in Latin America. The exercise continues to be the most important naval exercise in the U.S. Southern Command AOR promoting partnership and demonstrating U.S. importance and commitment to the region.
UNITAS Concludes After Successful ExerciseUNITAS LXIII (63), the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise concluded with a closing ceremony in Rio De Janeiro, Sept. 22, 2022....
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Kicks Off UNITAS LXIII in Rio De JaneiroMore than 5,500 military personnel from 19 partner nations kicked off UNITAS LXIII (63) during an opening ceremony Sept. 8, 2022....
U.S. Maritime Forces Arrive for UNITAS LXIII hosted by BrazilNavy and Marine forces are set to arrive in Rio de Janeiro in support of UNITAS LXIII, the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise scheduled to take place Sept. 8-22.This year’s...