Baltic Sea

Poland Buys Shield AI V-BAT Drones to Support Maritime ISR Operations

Poland is acquiring Shield AI’s V-BAT uncrewed aerial vehicles to support the Polish Navy’s maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.

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Russia Could Station 115,000 Troops Near Nordic, Baltic NATO Borders: Report

Russia is preparing to station up to 115,000 troops near the borders of NATO's Nordic and Baltic members after the war in Ukraine.

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Rauma Launches Second Poh­jan­maa-Class Corvette for Finnish Navy

Rauma Shipyard has launched the second Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette for the Finnish Navy as the entire four-ship class enters the full production series. 

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10 European Allies Agree on Joint Naval Force to Deter Russia in Northern Waters

Ten European countries have signed a statement of intent to form a special team under the Joint Expeditionary Force to counter Russian threats in northern waters.

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Russia Using Mercenaries, Intel Operatives to Guard ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers

Russia has placed individuals with military and intelligence backgrounds aboard oil tankers used to transport sanctioned crude through the Baltic Sea.

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Sweden Hosts NATO’s Playbook Merlin 25 Anti-Submarine Warfare Drill

NATO forces are participating in Playbook Merlin 25, an anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Baltic Sea hosted by Sweden.

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Verdict Due in Finland Trial Over Baltic Cable Cuts

A Finnish court will deliver its verdict on the captain and two senior officers of a ship, believed to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet," suspected of cutting Baltic Sea cables.

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WB Group Rolls Out Sea Drone That Can Fire Loitering Munitions

Poland’s WB Group has pulled the wraps off StormRider, a naval drone built to support maritime expeditions and strike from afar.

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NATO Eyes Ground Systems, Interoperability in Eastern Flank Plan

The US and NATO allies have rolled out the “Eastern Flank Deterrence Line,” prioritizing ground-based capabilities and weapons interoperability as a bulwark against Russian aggression. 

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Denmark Deploys Marine Drones in Baltic and North Seas

Denmark deployed two unmanned ships, developed by US company Saildrone, to bolster surveillance in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, Danish officials and the firm said.

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