NATO is constantly demonstrating its ability to deter and defend itself, doing so at a very complicated time for Europe's security. 1 component is to show that allies are able to execute a number of maritime activities. With peculiar respect to the safety operations of key maritime routes. This is simply a return to the roots of NATO, as since the establishment of this defence alliance, 1 of the priorities was to keep the ability to secure, above all, maritime roads between North America and Europe, but besides to warrant safety in the Mediterranean.