On Mar. 24 in Naples, Italy, the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) and U.S. Fleet Forces Command established Commander, Task Force 64 (CTF 64). The focus of the command is Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) in Europe.
A press release by U.S. 6th Fleet said “CTF 64 will be responsible for executing operational and tactical integrated air and missile defense for NAVEUR-NAVAF, while also providing direct support for Aegis BMD planning to Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe and Commander, Allied Air Command.”