French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle arrives in Malmö during NATO exercises in Northern Europe
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is due to arrive in Malmö on Tuesday 24 February as part of NATO’s regular exercise activities.
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Bayraktar TB3 conducts first overseas operational demonstration during NATO exercise in Baltic Sea [VIDEO]
The Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle took part in NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, conducting its first operational demonstration abroad during the naval phase in the Baltic Sea.
Allied Reaction Force Maritime Component deploys to Baltic Sea for NATO exercise Steadfast Dart 26
NATO’s Allied Reaction Force Maritime Component Command, led by Spain, deployed from Kiel, Germany, to the Baltic Sea on 14 February 2026 as part of exercise Steadfast Dart 26.
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.