What keeps a navy fighting when it’s thousands of miles from home?
Harry Macleod sits down with Captain Bill Miante, Deputy Commodore of Military Sealift Command Europe & Africa, to explore the critical role logistics plays in sustaining modern naval operations.
From refuelling warships at sea to supporting multinational operations across Europe and Africa, Captain Mionte explains how Military Sealift Command enables the U.S. Navy and its allies to project power far from home. He also shares his perspective on the future of maritime logistics, autonomous resupply, and the growing importance of allied cooperation.
In this episode:
- Why logistics is a strategic capability—not just a support function
- How Military Sealift Command sustains naval operations across Europe and Africa
- Working with NATO allies and international partners
- The future of autonomous logistics and resupply at sea
- Why uncrewed systems will transform military sustainment
- The challenges of maintaining global maritime readiness
Whether you’re interested in naval operations, defence strategy, or military innovation, this conversation offers an inside look at the systems that keep fleets operating when it matters most.
Host: Harry Macleod
Guest: Captain Bill Miante, Deputy Commodore, Military Sealift Command Europe & Africa