미국과 영국 해군, 북대서양에서 SINKEX 훈련 실시 (SM-6, NSM 등 발사)

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9월 25일 북대서양에서 애틀란틱 선더 2026 훈련의 일환으로 미국과 영국 해군이 SINKEX 훈련을 실시했네요. DDG-117 USS 폴 이그네이셔스가 SM-6를, SSN-798 USS 메사추세츠가 Mk.48을 발사했고 영국에선 NSM과 Sea Venom의 성능을 확인했다고 합니다. 

표적함은 FFG-42 USS 클라크링이었습니다. 

SINKEX: 미·영군, Atlantic Thunder 2026에서 퇴역 프리깃 격침

2026년 9월 29일 발행
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Atlantic Thunder 2026 SINKEX. 미 해군 사진

미국과 영국의 함정, 항공기, 잠수함이 2026년 9월 25일 북대서양에서 미 제6함대가 주도한 다영역 격침훈련(SINKEX) Atlantic Thunder 2026을 마쳤다.

미 해군 제6함대 보도자료

이번 SINKEX에서 미 제65기동부대사령관, 제67기동부대사령관, 제68기동부대사령관, 제69기동부대사령관, 제1060기동부대사령관 예하 전력은 영국 왕립해군 및 미 공군과 함께 퇴역 유도미사일 프리깃 ex-USS 클라크링을 격침했다. 이번 훈련은 해상 수상표적을 상대로 한 전술, 표적획득, 실사격 분야의 연합 숙련도를 향상시켰다.

“Atlantic Thunder는 미국과 영국의 타의 추종을 불허하는 치명성과 상호운용성을 보여줍니다.” 미 제65기동부대사령관 켈레치 은두크웨 미 해군대령은 말했다. “이번 격침훈련은 미·영 공격무기의 위력을 검증했을 뿐 아니라, 미 해군과 영국 왕립해군이 언제든 준비된 동맹 전력으로 남아 있다는 분명한 메시지를 적들에게 전달합니다.”

이번 훈련은 장거리 해상 격침작전에서 미·영 동맹, 전투 수행 신뢰성, 상호운용성을 강화한다. SINKEX 동안 유도미사일 구축함 USS 폴 이그네이셔스(DDG 117)는 스탠더드 미사일 6(SM-6) 대수상형의 최대 피해 및 사거리 능력을 성공적으로 시연했다. USS 매사추세츠(SSN 798)는 Mk 48 개량형 어뢰로 표적을 성공적으로 공격했으며, 이 공격이 최종타가 되어 결국 ex-USS 클라크링을 침몰시켰다.

훈련 중 영국 왕립해군은 최신 대함미사일인 Naval Strike Missile(NSM)과 Sea Venom의 성능을 확인했다.

SINKEX 중 NSM을 발사하는 HMS 포틀랜드. 영국 왕립해군 사진

“NSM의 성공적인 발사는 왕립해군에 중요한 이정표이며, 신뢰할 수 있는 현대적 해상타격능력을 제공할 수 있는 우리의 역량을 보여줍니다.” HMS 포틀랜드의 주 전투장교 루이스 커칼디 왕립해군 소령은 말했다. “이번 성과는 참여한 모든 이들의 전문성, 헌신, 팀워크를 반영합니다. 이들의 노력이 오늘과 내일의 도전에 대응할 준비태세를 유지하도록 해주었습니다.”

훈련 시작에 앞서 미 해군 수상전센터 카더록과 태평양 해군정보전센터(NIWC)는 표적함에 설치된 센서를 이용해 전투피해평가를 실시했다. 수집된 데이터는 훈련 후 피해평가에 활용되며, 체계 고장을 신속하게 식별하고 수리 필요성을 판단하며 향후 실제 상황에서 해군의 대응능력을 강화하는 데 필요한 핵심 정보를 제공할 예정이다.

훈련에 참여한 미·영 부대에는 폴 이그네이셔스, USS 매사추세츠, 영국 왕립해군 프리깃 HMS 포틀랜드(F 79), 미 해군과 영국 왕립공군의 P-8 해상초계기, 영국 왕립해군 와일드캣 헬리콥터, 미 공군 F-15E 스트라이크 이글, 미 해군 제8폭발물처리기동부대(EODMU 8) 소속 인원이 포함됐다.

ex-USS 클라크링(FFG 42)은 1983년 8월 20일 미 해군에 취역하고 2013년 3월 22일 퇴역한 유도미사일 프리깃이다. 올리버 해저드 페리급 프리깃인 이 함정은 제2차 세계대전 당시 잠수함 USS 가드피시(SS 217) 함장으로 해군십자훈장을 세 차례 받은 토머스 B. 클라크링 소장의 이름을 따 명명됐다.

SINKEX에 사용되는 퇴역 미 해군 함정은 ‘헐크’라고 불리며, 해군이 해양보호·연구·보호구역법에 따라 보유한 일반 허가를 근거로 환경보호청이 규정하고 집행하는 규정을 엄격히 준수해 준비된다.

운송되기 전 각 헐크는 환경안전을 위해 엄격한 세척 절차를 거친다. 영국 국방부의 환경정책에 맞춰 Atlantic Thunder 2026 SINKEX 기간에는 훈련된 인력이 특수장비를 사용해 해수면 위와 아래를 철저히 모니터링했으며, 해양환경과 해양포유류에 의도치 않은 영향을 줄 전반적인 위험을 낮추기 위한 조치가 시행됐다.

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SINKEX: U.S. and UK Forces Sink Decommissioned Frigate at Atlantic Thunder 2026 - Naval News

SINKEX: U.S. and UK Forces Sink Decommissioned Frigate at Atlantic Thunder 2026

• Published on 29/09/2026
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SINKEX at Atlantic Thunder 2026 (U.S. Navy picture)

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Ships, aircraft, and a submarine from the United States and the United Kingdom concluded Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026, a multi-domain sinking exercise (SINKEX) led by the U.S. 6th Fleet, in the North Atlantic, Sept. 25, 2026.

U.S. Navy 6th Fleet press release

During the SINKEX, participating forces assigned to U.S. Commander, Task Force 65, U.S. Commander, Task Force 67, U.S. Commander, Task Force 68, U.S. Commander, Task Force 69 and U.S. Commander, Task Force 1060 alongside the U.K. Royal Navy and the U.S. Air Force sank the decommissioned guided-missile frigate ex-USS Klakring. The event developed combined proficiency in tactics, targeting, and live-firing against a surface target at sea.

“Atlantic Thunder demonstrates the unmatched lethality and interoperability of the United States and United Kingdom,” said U.S. Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe, Commander, U.S. Task Force 65. “This sinking exercise not only validated the power behind U.S.-UK offensive weapons but delivers a clear message to adversaries that the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy remain a ready allied force.”

The exercise strengthens the U.S.-UK alliance, warfighting credibility, and interoperability during long-range maritime sinking operations. During the SINKEX, the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) successfully demonstrated maximum damage and range capability of an anti-surface variant of the Standard Missile 6 (SM 6). USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) successfully engaged the target with the Mk 48 Advanced Capability Torpedo, resulting in the final hit and ultimately sinking ex-USS Klakring.

During the exercise, the Royal Navy confirmed its newest ship-busting missiles, the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Sea Venom.

HMS Portland launching NSM during SINKEX (Royal Navy picture)

“The successful firing of NSM marks a significant milestone for the Royal Navy, demonstrating our ability to deliver credible, modern maritime strike capability,” said Royal Navy Lt. Cmdr. Louise Kirkaldy, HMS Portland’s Principal Warfare. “This achievement reflects the professionalism, dedication and teamwork of all those involved, whose hard work has ensured we remain ready to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.”

Prior to the start of the exercise Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock and Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific used sensors placed on the target ship to perform battle damage assessments. The data gathered will be used in post-exercise damage assessments to provide critical information to rapidly identify system failures, determine repair needs, and strengthen the Navy’s future real-world response.

U.S. and UK units involved in the exercise included Paul Ignatius, USS Massachusetts, Royal Navy frigate HMS Portland (F 79), U.S. Navy and Royal Air Force P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, and personnel assigned to U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8.

The ex-USS Klakring (FFG 42) was a decommissioned guided-missile frigate that entered U.S. Navy service Aug. 20, 1983, and was decommissioned March 22, 2013. The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate was named for Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, who was awarded three Navy Crosses as the commander of the submarine USS Guardfish (SS 217) during World War II.

Former U.S. Navy vessels used in SINKEXs, referred to as hulks, are prepared in strict compliance with regulations prescribed and enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency under a general permit the Navy holds pursuant to the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act.

Prior to being transported, each hulk undergoes a rigorous cleaning process for environmental safety. Aligned with UK Ministry of Defense environmental policy, robust monitoring was conducted above and below the sea’s surface with trained personnel using specialized equipment to reduce the overall risk of inadvertent impact to the marine environment and marine mammals during the Atlantic Thunder 2026 SINKEX.

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미국은 왜 초음속(마하2~3) 대함미사일에 관심이 없는 걸까 했는데, SM-2/6가 있네요. (먼 산)

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SM-6는 이제 반쯤은 대함미사일로 보입니다 ㅋㅋㅋ