
The 49th annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) international maritime exercise is set to last over a week and is about to begin, the Navy announced June 1. The annual BALTOPS aims to be a “visible demonstration of NATO’s commitment to promote peace and security in the region by exercising the forces that can rapidly respond in a time of crisis,” the Navy said in a statement. The exercise is slated to last from June 7 – 16. The Navy said training…