Baltic Sea

Poland has signed a $4.8 billion contract for Saab-made A26 submarines. The deal aims to strengthen the Polish Navy and enhance security in the Baltic Sea and NATO.

Poland has contracted U.S.-based Shield AI to purchase V-BAT drones for its Navy, enhancing maritime operations and intelligence in the Baltic Sea. Deliveries are planned for late 2026, making Poland the first NATO eastern flank country to acquire the drone, which will join operators like the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force.

Sweden scrambled JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to intercept Russian Su-24 and Su-34 aircraft near its borders in two separate incidents over the Baltic Sea. The Russian planes did not enter Swedish airspace, but Sweden warned of recurring threats to its security and territorial integrity. NATO member Sweden has faced increased Russian military activity since joining the alliance in 2024.

Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets scrambled twice on June 12 to intercept Russian Su-24 and Su-34 jets near Swedish airspace over the Baltic Sea. The Swedish Armed Forces confirmed the separate incidents involving the Russian aircraft.

An explosion at Ust-Luga Port in the Baltic Sea killed three foreigners, according to media reports. The port has been a regular target of Ukrainian drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded in the Baltic Sea, became a focus of public and scientific attention in Germany due to failed rescue attempts. After its death, its remains will be processed into biodiesel, while some bones will go to a Danish museum. The whale's distress and the debate over its fate captivated the public, with livestreams, protests, and a 500-meter protection zone established to manage the situation.

A humpback whale nicknamed 'Timmy' likely died five days after a controversial rescue attempt to return it to the Atlantic Ocean failed. Tracking data showed the whale swam 215 km toward the Baltic Sea before drifting aimlessly, and an autopsy found no injuries or foreign objects causing its death.

Estonia's former President discusses lessons from dealing with Putin. A NATO exercise is underway off Estonia's southwestern coast in the Gulf of Riga and around the Baltic Sea, extending to Skagan on Denmark's coast.

The article analyzes strategic lessons from neutralizing chokepoints in the Hormuz Strait, Malacca, and Baltic Sea, based on insights from Pekka Virkki. It focuses on geopolitical and logistical implications of these critical maritime routes.

The U.S. and NATO allies will conduct scaled-back Baltic Sea drills due to operational demands in other regions, though the exercise aims to demonstrate unity and strength against Russia. The annual BALTOPS exercise, involving 20 vessels from 15 nations, will proceed under U.S. leadership despite reduced participation compared to previous years.

A dead humpback whale, stranded multiple times in the Baltic Sea and nicknamed 'Timmy' and 'Hope', was brought to a Danish beach for an autopsy next week. The whale's carcass, found off Anholt island on May 14, ended a months-long rescue effort to return it to the Atlantic Ocean.

The US, UK, and Australia are collaborating on developing underwater drones through a defense pact. The GREYSHARK Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), developed by EUROATLAS, is undergoing undersea testing in the Baltic Sea.

A dead humpback whale found off Denmark has been identified as 'Timmy', the same whale that was previously beached off Germany's Baltic coast for several weeks. The identification was made by divers following a contentious rescue operation that occurred two weeks prior.

A humpback whale, identified as Timmy, was found dead off the Danish coast after being released two weeks ago following a rescue effort off Germany's Baltic Sea coast. The whale had repeatedly become stranded before its release. Danish authorities confirmed the identification on Saturday.

A humpback whale named Timmy was found dead off the Danish coast after being released two weeks ago following a rescue effort. The whale had repeatedly become stranded off Germany's Baltic Sea coast. Danish authorities identified the whale.

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February caused a dramatic reduction in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with insurance market pricing effectively closing the strategic chokepoint rather than military action. The article explores whether Russia might employ similar tactics to disrupt maritime traffic in the Baltic and Black Seas.

A humpback whale named Timmy, stranded in the Baltic Sea for nearly a month, is being rescued using a massive barge. The whale, originally from the Atlantic Ocean, was first spotted in early March in shallow waters off Germany.

German officials have approved a rescue attempt for Timmy, a 13-meter humpback whale stranded near Lübeck for over a month. The effort, funded by two entrepreneurs, aims to transport the whale using a barge after veterinary assessments confirmed its fitness for the operation.

A millionaire-funded operation aims to tow a stranded humpback whale named Timmy from the Baltic Sea to the North Sea, but it's been criticized as 'pure animal cruelty' by the German environment minister, who has threatened the organizers on social media. The whale has been stranded for a month and the plan involves a barge designed like a giant steel aquarium for the 400 km journey.

NATO intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea. The Russian mission included two Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers and approximately 10 fighters, as reported by the French detachment.

NATO intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea. The Russian mission involved two Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers and approximately 10 fighter jets, according to a French detachment.

NATO intercepted Russian bombers and fighter jets over the Baltic Sea. The action was taken to monitor and respond to the military aircraft's presence in the region.

Rescuers are using air cushions to free 'Timmy,' a stranded whale in the Baltic Sea that has been stuck for weeks despite previous attempts.

A Chinese research ship tested a new undersea cable-cutting device at 11,483 feet depth during a deep-sea expedition, raising security concerns over potential sabotage of global communications and power cables. The Haiyang Dizhi 2, equipped with advanced tools like a 150-ton crane and fiber optic winch, demonstrated capabilities to deploy deep-sea remotely operated vehicles. The test was reported by the South China Morning Post, citing a China Science Daily article.

Millionaires are funding a last-ditch effort to rescue a stranded humpback whale named Timmy in Germany, despite critics warning the attempt has low success chances and risks further harm. The whale, stranded multiple times in the Baltic Sea, is now fighting a 'losing battle' for survival.