6 Russian jets intercepted over Baltic Sea – POLITICO
WEB19 hours ago · September 22, 2024 3:00 pm CET. By Claudia Chiappa. Six Russian aircraft were intercepted by NATO jets while flying over the Baltic Sea in the past two days, the Latvian military said late Saturday. The Russian planes were identified flying without a flight plan and with their transponders turned off between Friday and Saturday, the Latvian Air ...
How NATO members are preparing for potential Baltic Sea …
WEB6h. NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential future war at sea, whether in the tumultuous Atlantic or in waters ...
Thousands of NATO troops join drills in the strategically sensitive ...
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Some 9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries are participating in military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, which has become strategically sensitive following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
NATO to Kick Off Largest Baltic Operations Exercise to Date
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Thirty warships from 20 nations will participate in various maritime drills around the Baltic Sea from June 7-20, 2024. The exercise will include new members Sweden and Finland, and will face the challenge of Russian naval forces and capabilities.
NATO kicks off largest ever BALTOPS Exercise - Naval News
WEBJun 10, 2024 · BALTOPS 24 is the 53rd iteration of the annual maritime-focused military exercise in the Baltic Region, involving 20 NATO Allies and more than 50 ships. The exercise aims to strengthen the combined response capability and preserve the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.
Sweden’s NATO Membership Unlocks the Baltic Sea for ... - USNI News
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Sweden joined NATO in 2024 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ending 200 years of neutrality. The article explores how Sweden's membership affects the defense and deterrence of the Nordic region, especially the Baltic Sea, …
NATO - News: NATO steps up Baltic Sea patrols after subsea ...
WEBOct 19, 2023 · NATO and Allies are stepping up patrols in the Baltic Sea following recent damage to undersea infrastructure in the region. The increased measures include additional surveillance and reconnaissance flights, including with maritime patrol aircraft, NATO AWACS planes, and drones.
NATO holds Baltic Sea naval exercises with Finland, Sweden
WEBJun 5, 2022 · HELSINKI (AP) — NATO kicked off nearly a two-week U.S.-led naval exercise on the Baltic Sea on Sunday with more than 7,000 sailors, airmen and marines from 16 nations, including two aspiring to join the military alliance, Finland and Sweden.
NATO’s Path to Securing Undersea Infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
WEBMay 29, 2024 · The article analyzes the recent attacks on Nord Stream, Balticconnector, and communications cables in the Baltic Sea and their implications for NATO's security. It argues that NATO needs to create a command center for the region and coordinate with its Nordic-Baltic allies to protect its undersea assets.
Baltic Sea nations react warily to a reported Russian proposal to ...
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, Finland and Sweden have joined NATO. The Baltic Sea — Russia’s maritime point of access to the city of St. Petersburg and its Kaliningrad enclave — is now almost surrounded by members of the military alliance.