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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sweden Orders Lightweight Torpedoes From Saab
Sweden has ordered Saab’s Lightweight Torpedoes and torpedo tubes for $120 million, with deliveries starting in 2026.
NATO Deploys E-3A AWAC Aircraft in Lithuania for Monitoring Mission
NATO has deployed its E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft to Lithuania to support enhanced vigilance in the Baltic region.
UK Intercepts Russian Planes Flying Over Baltic Sea
UK Royal Air Force Typhoons stationed in Poland have intercepted Russian planes flying close to the Baltic Sea three times in two days.
Lithuania Buys Two Multi-Purpose Attack Boats From Finland
Lithuania has signed a contract to acquire two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab.
Baltic Sea States Select Persistent Systems’ Coastline Surveillance Network
Persistent Systems has received $29 million in contracts to provide coastline surveillance network systems to several Baltic Sea states.
Belgian Louise-Marie Frigate Joins NATO Mission for Maritime Security
The Belgian frigate Louise-Marie has joined a NATO mission focused on boosting maritime security, deterrence operations, and joint exercises.
Fishing Trawlers, Not Sabotage, Behind Most Undersea Cable Damage: UN
Much has been written about suspected sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, but the UN says fishing trawlers are causing the most damage by far, rather than spies.
Sweden’s Final Gotland-Class Submarine Completes Saab Upgrades
Saab has launched the Swedish Navy’s third and final Gotland-class submarine after it completed mid-life upgrades on the vessel.
Sweden Joins NATO Baltic Sea Surveillance With Patrol Ship
Sweden has deployed its HMS Carlskrona patrol vessel under NATO command for maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea.
Russian Sabotage in Norway ‘Likely’ in 2025: Norway Intelligence
Norwegian intelligence said Russia was "likely" to launch sabotage attempts against Norway, targeting energy infrastructure, aid sent to Kyiv.
French Patrol Aircraft Threatened by Russian Military: Minister
A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable."
NATO Launches Baltic Sea Patrols After Suspected Cable Sabotage
The NATO military alliance said Tuesday it would launch a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months.
UK Activates AI Monitoring System for NATO Undersea Infrastructure
The UK has activated a monitoring system supporting the NATO Joint Expeditionary Force to track potential threats to undersea infrastructure.
Finland Bars Tanker Suspected of Cutting Cables From Sailing
An alleged Russian "shadow fleet" tanker suspected of damaging Baltic Sea cables was barred from sailing after Finland's inspections.
NATO to Boost Military Presence in Baltic After Cables ‘Sabotage’
NATO will bolster its military presence in the Baltic Sea after a suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia.
Finland-Estonia Power Cable Hit in Latest Baltic Incident
An undersea power cable in the Baltic Sea linking Finland and Estonia broke down, Finland's prime minister said.
Sweden Says China Blocked Prosecutors’ Probe of Ship Linked to Cut Cables
Sweden said China had denied a request for prosecutors to conduct an investigation on a Chinese ship linked to two severed Baltic Sea cables.
