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Russia Issues Warning Over NATO Flotilla 'Abuses' in Baltic Sea
Russia has condemned the Western alliance for ramping up its naval presence in the so-called 'NATO lake' after alleged sabotage by Moscow-linked vessels.
NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic Sea after severing of cables
The Baltic Sea operation in the region bordering Russia comes as European fears of sabotage mount after a string of disruptions to underwater cables.
F-35s Now Helping Prevent Baltic Seafloor Cable Sabotage
NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) has confirmed to TWZ that four Dutch F-35A stealth fighters are now also participating in Baltic Sentry, a mission intended to ensure the security of critical undersea infrastructure in the region.
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.
Dutch battleship arrives in Estonia as NATO increases Baltic Sea presence
A Dutch frigate arrives in Tallinn on Jan. 17, 2025 as NATO increases its presence in the Baltic Sea to help protect critical undersea infrastructure. The 'Tromp' is supporting the action announced by NATO on Jan.
NATO turns to sea drones to defend its fragile undersea cable network
The drones will be used to monitor the cables and prevent sabotage.
NATO Launches Baltic Sentry Mission in Baltic Sea
NATO on Tuesday launched operation Baltic Sentry to deter further attempts to damage critical underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the operation on Tuesday in a joint press conference with Finland President Alexander Stubb and Estonia Prime Minister Kristen Michal at the Baltic Sea NATO Allies Summit held in Helsinki,
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 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 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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The Baltic Sea, a tense zone between Russia and Europe
Following a series of suspicious sabotage incidents, NATO countries have implemented patrols in the Baltic Sea to monitor the ...
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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 ...
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Baltic Sea undersea 'sabotage' sets stage for escalating NATO-Russia contest
Michael McCaul The first notable alleged cable sabotage incident in the Baltic Sea occurred in October 2023, when the ...
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Experts: Creative thinking needed to map Council of the Baltic Sea States' future
Authors of a new report about the future of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) cooperation format say "out of the ...
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Major floating wind plan as Baltic state eyes energy security from Russia threat
French developer Oxan won Estonia’s first floating wind tender and will now advance a project of up to 900MW off the Baltic ...
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MPs and peers start inquiry into Russian and Chinese sabotage threats to subsea internet cables
MPs and Lords on the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy have begun an inquiry into the resilience of UK ...
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Minister: Baltics must work together to find new sources of defense funding
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania must work together to find new sources of funding for defense at the European Union level, ...
Russian spy vessel enters UK waters for second time, British Navy says
The British navy said Wednesday that is ramping up measures to protect its waters from secret Russian operations after ...