Baltic Sea – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

30 April

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth pictured at sea. The water is a deep blue, and the cloudy sky serves as the background.

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.

Mar- 2026 -

12 March

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Nov- 2025 -

13 November

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

Oct- 2025 -

3 October

Europe

NATO troops conduct a massive amphibious landing during the Exercise Baltic Operations on the Baltic Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Sep- 2025 -

9 September

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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.

Jul- 2025 -

17 July

Americas

Christine Casimiro

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.

Jun- 2025 -

17 June

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

May- 2025 -

29 May

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Latvian Startup Develops Underwater Drones for the Baltics

Latvian startup SUBmerge Baltic presented its PIKE underwater drone line at Drone Summit 2025 in Riga, highlighting ongoing development efforts.

22 May

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Ship in ‘Suspicious’ Activity Near Baltic Cable: Polish PM

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the NATO member intervened after detecting "suspicious" activity from a Russian "shadow fleet" ship near a cable in the Baltic Sea.

8 May

Europe