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From the left: HNLMS Willemstad, BNS Bellis, FGS Donau, HMS Grimsby, HNoMS Otra linked together for a photo during Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) historic ordnance disposal operations in Oslofjord, Norway on March 1, 2020. Photo by: PO Marius Vagenes Villanger

NATO SNMG1 and SNMCMG1 take part in BALTOPS exercise

Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) will take part in BALTOPS, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region between 7-16 June, 2020.

Martin Manaranche 04 Jun 2020

NATO Allied maritime command press release

U.S.-led BALTOPS 2020 involves participation from 19 nations. The 17 NATO and 2 partner nations will provide 29 maritime units, 29 aircraft, and 3,000 personnel.

The participating nations are: Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the U.K., and the United States.

“BALTOPS 20 is a great opportunity to continue improving our ability to integrate and operate together with Allies and partners in a swift and effective manner. Training in peacetime makes us ready to act and function whenever called upon in times of crisis”.

Henning Knudsen-Hauge, Commander of SNMCMG1.

The exercise enhances flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations to strengthen combined response capabilities, as well as demonstrate international resolve to ensure stability in, and if necessary defend, the Baltic Sea region.

#ThrowbackThursday to #BALTOPS2019 and 🇧🇪, 🇳🇴 & 🇺🇸 forces conducting underwater detonation drills in the #BalticSea. This year's edition, #BALTOPS2020, will kick off this week with 17 @NATO & 2 partner nations participating. Learn more: https://t.co/nvL5A0iSyJ pic.twitter.com/80zTKmJpDB

— US Mission to NATO (@USNATO) June 4, 2020

Both NATO maritime groups have built up a long operational record in the Baltic Sea over the past months.

“The Baltic Sea is of high importance for regional stability in the Baltic Sea region. Throughout the exercise we will show that in an unpredictable world, Allies and partners stand together to protect the values, territory and people in the Baltic Sea”.

Commodore Yngve Skoglund, Commander in Standing NATO Maritime Group One.

SNMG1 will take the duty as Commander for a task group consisting of 5 ships from 4 nations in the fictitious exercise scenario, while SNMCMG1 will command their own task unit with 7 vessels from 5 nations.

To ensure the safety and health of participating military personnel, BALTOPS 20 will take place exclusively at sea. This precaution allows units to enhance multinational operational cooperation, while ensuring that crews remain healthy, and ready to provide continuous regional security.

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Posted by : Martin Manaranche
Martin Manaranche is based in Brittany, France. He is currently studying Applied Foreign Languages at the Université Catholique de l'Ouest. Martin conducted an internship at the French Navy's Ecole Navale in Brest and is therefore particularly fond of naval defense issues.

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