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Sweden leads NATO’s Playbook Merlin 25 exercise to strengthen anti-submarine warfare in the Baltic Sea
NATO’s anti-submarine warfare exercise Playbook Merlin 25 is currently underway in the Baltic Sea, running from 10 to 14 November and involving submarines, ships and aircraft from nine Allied nations.
Voyager sea drones demonstrate advanced surveillance capabilities during NATO Baltic Sea Exercise
Saildrone has concluded a successful deployment of its Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) during NATO’s Task Force X Baltic demonstration, held from 16 to 27 June 2025.
Baltic Sea nations strengthen coastal surveillance with Persistent Systems’ MANET technology
Multiple Baltic Sea nations have signed contracts worth $29 million with American company Persistent Systems to enhance coastal security.
NATO conducts unmanned surface vehicle demonstration in Baltic Sea
NATO’s Standing Naval Forces conducted a capabilities demonstration of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in the Baltic Sea in waters near Denmark.
The Finnish Navy increases presence and surveillance in the Baltic Sea
The Finnish Navy participates in the Baltic Sentry mission with both nationally led and NATO-led vessels.
NATO launches ‘Baltic Sentry’ to strengthen Baltic Sea infrastructure security
NATO has announced the launch of ‘Baltic Sentry,’ a new initiative aimed at enhancing the security of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region.
Sweden and Poland sign strategic partnership to bolster Baltic Sea defence and security
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a new strategic partnership agreement, solidifying closer ties between the two nations.
Nordic-Baltic leaders affirm commitment to Euro-Atlantic security at Harpsund summit
The Heads of Government of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden convened in Harpsund today to address critical security concerns facing the Euro-Atlantic region.
Poland and Sweden forge ahead in maritime security and defence cooperation
Poland and Sweden have recently been tightening their cooperation in the field of maritime security, as well as the armaments and shipbuilding industries.
NATO steps up Baltic Sea patrols after subsea infrastructure damage
NATO and Allies are stepping up patrols in the Baltic Sea following recent damage to undersea infrastructure in the region.
NATO units increase readiness in Baltic Sea during Finnish-led maritime exercise Freezing Winds
Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) joined 12 nations for Finnish Navy exercise Freezing Winds in the Baltic Sea.