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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.

UK Plans Hormuz Security Deployment

The Royal Navy announced an order for 20 Kraken Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) in March 2026, for operations by the Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando Royal Marines | Image: Royal Navy/Kraken

The United Kingdom will contribute autonomous mine-hunting systems, Typhoon fighter jets and HMS Dragon to a planned multinational mission aimed at securing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment package includes £115 million in new defence funding.