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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.

Russian Pacific Fleet Drills in the Sea of Japan

A screen-grab from a video of the exercise | Source: Russian Ministry of Defence

A Russian Navy Pacific Fleet detachment including large anti-submarine ships and corvettes conducted air defence and anti-submarine warfare exercises in the Sea of Japan, engaging simulated missile and submarine targets as part of scheduled combat training. According to the Russian Navy, these exercises are part of ongoing fleet training to enhance coordination between surface ships and aviation units in anti-submarine and air defence operations.