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USS Mount Whitney becomes first U.S. warship to operate Link 22 underway during BALTOPS 2026

USS Mount Whitney became the first US Navy warship to operate the Link 22 tactical datalink underway, during BALTOPS 2026. Link 22 replaces Link 11 with more secure, jam-resistant HF/UHF beyond-line-of-sight communications. The milestone advances NATO combat interoperability across surface, sub and air platforms.

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