Adm. Michelle Howard, vice chief of naval operations, hosted a reception for senior naval leaders on board littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) May 20.
Howard is the senior U.S. Navy leader participating in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) 2015.
The biennial IMDEX Asia was first organized in 1997 and provides an international venue to showcase the latest developments in maritime defense technology and to foster dialogue on contemporary maritime security challenges and opportunities.
In addition to Fort Worth, embarked with one MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and one MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aerial system, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), which is embarked with two MH-60R helicopters, and the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) are also participating in static displays at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base.
Senior leaders and representatives from maritime services in 40 countries are attending IMDEX 2015, along with several thousand trade show visitors. Joining the U.S. Navy ships at Changi Naval Base are 20 foreign warships from 12 navies.
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