NATO and Sweden sail in formation during BALTOPS 23 [Image 17 of 17]

BALTIC SEA

06.04.2023

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

230604-N-N0901-3017 BALTIC SEA (June 4, 2023) The Norwegian Coast Guard Nordkapp-class HnoMS Nordkapp (A531) steams alongside NATO and Swedish ships after departing Tallinn, Estonia, June 4, 2023, to participate in exercise Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23). BALTOPS 23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo provided by OR-7 Aaron Zwaal, Royal Netherlands Airforce)

• Date Taken: 06.04.2023
• Date Posted: 06.05.2023 08:43
• Photo ID: 7837347
• VIRIN: 230604-N-NO901-3017
• Resolution: 5472x3648
• Size: 2.56 MB
• Location: BALTIC SEA