Tag: Baltic region

NATO Launches BALTOPS Baltic Sea Naval Exercise

German frigate Sachsen-Anhalt | File Photo: Hauke-Christian Dittrich/dpa

NATO has launched the BALTOPS naval exercise in the Baltic Sea, involving more than 6,000 personnel, 30 vessels and 15 countries. The drills focus on protecting maritime traffic, freedom of navigation and regional security.

Sweden Holds Baltic Defence Exercise

Swedish and allied troops on Gotland Island during Exercise Aurora 26 | Photo: Swedish Armed Forces

Sweden is conducting the Aurora 26 military exercise with NATO allies and Ukraine, focusing on the defence of Gotland and the Baltic Sea region. The drills involve 18,000 personnel and test allied reinforcement, logistics and drone warfare cooperation.