Baltic Sea, NATO

NATO's Baltic Sea allies band together to deter suspected sabotage of undersea cables
NATO and its eight Baltic Sea allies say they are stepping up efforts to deter 'any attempts at sabotage' in the wake of a series of incidents that have damaged key undersea power and telecommunications cables.
Baltic Sea sabotage crew were poised to cut more cables when caught, Finland Says
Crew on board an oil tanker accused of sabotaging undersea power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea were poised to cut other cables and pipelines when Finnish authorities boarded the vessel last month,
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.
Baltic Sea, as China and Russia Start Cutting Undersea Cables, Is Emerging as a ‘Theater of Military Operations’
Chinese researchers apply for patents for ‘submarine cable cutting devices,’ while Russian experts boast on television that cable-cutting will
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,
NATO Deploys Warships, Naval Drones to Baltic Sea Amid Russia Menace
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced on Tuesday a new mission, dubbed Baltic Sentry, to safeguard undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region.
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 tests satellite internet as backup to sabotaged undersea cables
As apparent acts of sabotage cut undersea data cables around the world, NATO held its first demonstration of a project to quickly reroute crucial communications to satellite internet
NATO ships patroll Baltic Sea after damage of undersea cables
NATO warships began patrolling the Baltic Sea this week. Some of the ships are anchored in Tallinn's Mine Harbor, ERR reports. Warships have begun patrolling as part of the Baltic Guard program. Three NATO ships anchored in Tallinn.
Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage
Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months.

Russia, Baltic Sea and Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Chilling Findings: Methane Levels Soar 1,000 Times Above Normal in Baltic Waters
Methane from the Nord Stream leak spread across the southern Baltic Sea for months, impacting 23 protected marine areas. A ...
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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 ...
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‘Theatre of the absurd’: Moscow mocks bid to police dark fleet tankers and turn Baltic into internal Nato sea
The second ship, the 75,100-dwt Yi Peng 3 (built 2001), was intercepted in November and held off Denmark for about a month, ...
Devastating Volcanic Eruption Sparked Ritual Sacrifice of Neolithic Sun Stones
Volcanic eruptions shaped the destinies of ancient European societies, leading to dramatic cultural shifts and the emergence ...
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Lithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall ...
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Swedish Officials Warn of Hybrid Warfare Threats from Russia, China
The Swedish Armed Forces issued a statement this week warning about the threat of hybrid warfare, stating Russia, China and ...
UK, Ukraine sign deal for 100-year partnership
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on ...
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Swedish troops arrive in Latvia, marking 1st deployment to another NATO member state
As part of NATO's collective defence we strengthen the security of the Baltic region and stand united for a safer future,' says Swedish defense chief - Anadolu Ajansı ...