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NATO conducts air and missile defense operations across Baltics and Black Sea
Europe, News July 3, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO has strengthened its integrated air and missile defense capabilities through two major Flexible
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Poland signs $4.8 billion deal with Saab for three A26 submarines to strengthen Baltic security
Europe, News June 30, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland has signed a $4.8 billion agreement with Swedish defense company Saab to acquire three advanced
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NATO announces scaled-down BALTOPS drills in Baltic Sea to demonstrate alliance unity
Europe, News, US June 3, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO allies, including the United States, are set to begin the annual BALTOPS naval exercise in the Baltic
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NATO jet shoots down stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia
Europe, News May 20, 2026 , by IRIA
A NATO fighter jet shot down what officials believe was a stray Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia
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Latvia approves procurement of 18 Archer Howitzers from Sweden
Europe, News January 15, 2026 , by IRIA
The Latvian government has approved the procurement of 18 Archer wheeled self-propelled artillery systems
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Finland detains Russia-linked cargo ship over suspicion of damaging undersea communication cable
Europe, News January 2, 2026 , by IRIA
Finnish authorities detained a cargo vessel on December 31, 2025, sailing from Russia. The ship was stopped
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Nordic and Baltic nations announce $500 million military package for Ukraine under PURL initiative
Europe, News November 14, 2025 , by IRIA
Defense ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries, along with Iceland’s foreign minister, announced
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NATO aircraft, warships and submarine take part in Playbook Merlin 25 maritime exercise in Baltic Sea
Europe, News November 14, 2025 , by IRIA
NATO Allies are conducting anti-submarine warfare exercise Playbook Merlin 25 in the Baltic Sea from
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NATO military chiefs meet in Latvia amid rising airspace violations by Russia
Europe, News September 29, 2025 , by IRIA
The Chiefs of Defense of NATO’s Military Committee convened in Riga, Latvia, from September 26 to 28,
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US bombers and NATO aircraft demonstrate joint readiness in Latvia
Europe, News, US August 27, 2025 , by IRIA
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and NATO fighter jets flew in formation over Riga, the capital of