Baltic Sea, NATO and Estonia

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.
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.
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,
Estonia steps up patrols in Baltic Sea in show of force after suspected cable sabotage
As they plied the gray, icy waters of the Baltic Sea west of Russia on Thursday, the crew of the Estonian minehunter EML Sakala kept a careful eye on any vessels slowing down suspiciously or suddenly changing course.
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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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, ...
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 ...
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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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Master and commander: How is NATO trying to secure the Baltic Sea?
What we know is this: on Christmas Day, one power cable and four telecommunications cables linking Estonia and Finland in the Baltic Sea were damaged. A section of the Estlink-2 power cable ...
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Baltic ally Estonia hails cooperation with US in acquiring half-dozen HIMARS
The Baltic country Estonia, which has been a NATO member since 2004, received six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems for the first time earlier this month as part of its push to deter Russian ...
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Ambassador: What happens in the Baltic immediately affects the High North
While Norway and Estonia may seem far apart, the two countries share many similarities when it comes to defense and their ...
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The Vulnerability of Undersea Infrastructure in an Era of Rising Tensions
China and Russia's growing military cooperation and hybrid warfare tactics are creating new challenges for the Trump ...
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Court orders seizure of dark fleet tanker suspected of cutting undersea cables
A Finnish court has ordered the seizure of a shadow fleet tanker accused of damaging undersea power cables on Christmas Day.