Post Views: 1,453 The NATO exercise “BALTOPS 22” is being held in the Baltic region. 16 countries are participating. Among them Sweden and Finland, which recently applied to become members of the alliance. “NATO is ready to defend itself” The U.S. Navy announced: “Fourteen NATO allies, two NATO partner nations, over 45 ships, more than 75 aircraft, and approximately 7,000 personnel kick off Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 22) from Stockholm today. This premier maritime-focused annual exercise in the Baltic Region takes place June 5-17 and provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation … Continue reading [UPDATE] BALTOPS 22, NATO Exercise in The Baltic Region