NATO, Baltic Sea

Baltic Sea Map Shows NATO Flotilla Deployed to Guard Undersea Cables
The mission, dubbed Baltic Sentry, follows worry over increased Russian military activity near key undersea communication cables.
NATO deploys 'sea drones' to safeguard undersea cable infrastructure
NATO will use uncrewed surface vessels or sea drones to monitor shipping in the Baltic Sea and protect undersea cable infrastructure.
NATO forced to fight a cold war on Baltic seabed amid cables saga
General Martin Herem, former head of Estonia’s defence forces, has speculated that NATO could blockade the Baltic. However, given that this would amount to a declaration of war, NATO has opted for a less confrontational approach: surveillance.
Baltic Sea undersea 'sabotage' sets stage for escalating NATO-Russia contest
A spate of alleged sabotage operations against undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has raised the prospect of a dangerous 2025 in NATO's northern theater.
NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region
NATO is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region after a string of incidents that have heightened concerns about possible Russian activities, the alliance’s leader said.
NATO announces further militarisation of Baltic Sea
The move marks yet another step in the systematic military encircling of Russia by the US-led military alliance, which continues to back the far-right Ukrainian regime in a war aimed at inflicting a strategic defeat on Moscow and subjugating its territory to semi-colonial status.
NATO to deploy ships, aircraft in Baltic Sea after cable breaches
NATO countries will deploy frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones in the Baltic Sea to help protect critical infrastructure and reserve the right to take action against ships suspected of posing a security threat,
Powerful Nato Taskforce Shields Baltic Sea from Sabotage Threats Near Estonia Coast
A large Nato flotilla has gathered off the coast of Estonia, with the goal of securing the critical undersea cables and pipelines that run across the Baltic Sea. This mission comes in response to a series of incidents where important infrastructure was damaged,
NATO boosts patrols after Baltic cable incidents raise alarm
"Ruptures of undersea cables that have rattled European security officials in recent months were likely the result of maritime accidents rather than Russian sabotage, according to several U.S. and European intelligence officials,
NATO assembles flotilla off Estonia to protect undersea cables from Russian threats
A NATO flotilla has been assembled off the coast of Estonia as the military alliance strengthens its presence in the region to safeguard critical undersea cables. Following recent accusations of Russian sabotage in the Baltic Sea,
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Finland to deploy naval ships to Baltic Sea to strengthen security
The Finnish Navy will enhance its presence and surveillance in the Baltic Sea by deploying a Hamina-class missile boat, ...
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NATO builds out capability layers in delivering ‘Baltic Sentry' CUI
NATO is continuing to build the output of its new ‘Baltic Sentry' maritime surveillance activity, as it seeks to deter ...
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NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic Sea after severing of cables
NATO is launching a new patrol and surveillance operation to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region bordering Russia, the alliance said Tuesday after several breaches of ...
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Sweden's stealth ships bolster NATO's Baltic defense
An extraordinary ship has joined NATO's Standing Naval Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1). The Swedish Visby-class corvette, designed ...
Russia’s Baltic Sea sabotage is no accident, it’s strategy
Intelligence officials in the U.S. and Europe have suggested that recent incidents damaging critical cables in the Baltic Sea ...