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Northrop B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker

A United States Air Force Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker on April 6, 1999, during an air strike mission in support of NATO Operation Allied Force. Operation Allied Force is the air operation against targets in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Mandatory Photo by Ken Bergmann / USAF via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the BAC 'Patiño' at dock number 10 of NAVANTIA's shipyard, on May 18th, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield', which is part of NATO's permanent grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frigate and Ship Return to Ferrol After Noble Shield - Spain

Arrival of the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' at dock number 4 of the Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, on May 18, 2025, in Ferrol, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). Both the frigate 'Álvaro de Baztán' and the BAC 'Patiño' are returning to their stationing bases after participating in the operation 'Noble Shield' integrated in the permanent NATO grouping SNMG-2 in Mediterranean waters. The operation consists of maritime surveillance, monitoring of illegal activities at sea and naval presence in allied ports to strengthen international cooperation. Photo by Raul Lomba/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Arjen Warnaar, head of SNMG1, displays the Swedish flag on the bridge deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 SNMG1 emblem on the crew of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 SNMG1 emblem on the crew of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Optical reconnaissance with binoculars from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Bofors 40 mm automatic cannon in the bow of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Captain Thomas Zimmerman, ship's commander, on the bridge when the media visited HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A Helicopter 15 ( HKP15 ) on its way in for landing on the flight deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set off from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A Helicopter 15 ( HKP15 ) lands on the flight deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Optical reconnaissance with binoculars and documentation with a camera from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A Helicopter 15 on the flight deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 SNMG1 emblem on the crew of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A Helicopter 15 ( HKP15 ) lands on the flight deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Arjen Warnaar, head of SNMG1, displays the Swedish flag on the bridge deck of HMS Carlskrona. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A cargo ship on the horizon is viewed through the lookout's binoculars from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 A cargo ship on the horizon is viewed through the lookout's binoculars from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Optical reconnaissance with binoculars and documentation with a camera from the bridge deck. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Baltic Sentry operation is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 King Carl XVI Gustaf's signature under the ship's name in the bow. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Captain Thomas Zimmerman, ship commander, gives the order to hoist the NATO flag on HMS Carlskrona for the first time. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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HMS CARLSKRONA BALTIC SENTRY

KARLSKRONA 2025-02-04 Arjen Warnaar, head of SNMG1, in front of the Swedish flag and the NATO flag. The patrol ship HMS Carlskrona (P04) set sail from the naval port in Karlskrona on Tuesday to become part of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry as one of several Swedish ships that are part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One ( SNMG1 ). This is the first time the ship has hoisted the NATO flag on board. The purpose of NATO's Operation Baltic Sentry is to demonstrate presence and monitor critical underwater infrastructure. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 Soldiers and equipment from the Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 Soldiers and equipment from the Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 The NATO flag in front of the Swedish battalion.Soldiers and equipment from the Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 Andris Spruds, Latvia's defense minister, holds a press conference after the Soldiers and equipment from the Swedish battalion Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 Andris Spruds, Latvia's defense minister, holds a press conference after the Soldiers and equipment from the Swedish battalion Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 The Canadian brigade commander Cedric Aspirault welcomes the Swedish battalion commander lieutenant colonel Henrik Rosdahl with a NATO badge as the Swedish soldiers and equipment from the Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 Swedish battalion commander lieutenant colonel Henrik Rosdahl at the front when the Swedish soldiers disembarked in the port of Riga.Soldiers and equipment from the Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 Andris Spruds, Latvia's Minister of Defense, welcomes the Swedish battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Henrik Rosdahl when the Swedish soldiers disembarked in the port of Riga on January 18, 2025. Soldiers and equipment from the Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga, Latvia to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA).Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 Soldiers and equipment from the Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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P7 MNB-LVA RIGA - HISTORIC SWEDISH NATO OPERATION STARTED

RIGA 2025-01-18 Swedish soldiers in a row disembark from the ferry. Soldiers and equipment from the Southern Skåne Regiment P7 in Sweden arrived by ferry to the port of Riga to become part of NATO's Multinational Brigade Latvia (MNB-LVA) on January 18, 2025. 550 personel from the 71st battalion on P7 are participating in the historic Swedish NATO operation in Latvia. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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Turkish parliament to discuss Sweden's NATO bid next week

STORY: Turkish parliament to discuss Sweden's NATO bid next week SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 22, 2023/File DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Turkish parliament (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the headquarters of NATO 3. various of a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Türkiye (file) 4. various of a meeting among Türkiye, Sweden, Finland and NATO in Türkiye (file) STORYLINE: Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee said on Friday that it would discuss Sweden's NATO bid next week. The committee said in a statement that the review of the bid is scheduled for Dec. 26. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed Sweden's NATO accession protocol and submitted it to the parliament in October. For ratification, the bill needs to be approved by the commission before being put to a full parliament vote. After Russia launched its military operation in Uk

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Bilateral defence cooperation between Finland and the United States

Members of Nyland Brigade and the United States Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 are seen during training at the Syndalen training area in Hanko, Finland, on November, 7, 2023. A detachment with a strength of 250 Marines from the US Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 is to train together with Nyland Brigade from the end of October until the beginning of December. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Bilateral defence cooperation between Finland and the United States

Members of Nyland Brigade and the United States Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 are seen during training at the Syndalen training area in Hanko, Finland, on November, 7, 2023. A detachment with a strength of 250 Marines from the US Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 is to train together with Nyland Brigade from the end of October until the beginning of December. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Bilateral defence cooperation between Finland and the United States

Members of Nyland Brigade and the United States Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 are seen during training at the Syndalen training area in Hanko, Finland, on November, 7, 2023. A detachment with a strength of 250 Marines from the US Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 is to train together with Nyland Brigade from the end of October until the beginning of December. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Bilateral defence cooperation between Finland and the United States

Members of Nyland Brigade and the United States Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 are seen during training at the Syndalen training area in Hanko, Finland, on November, 7, 2023. A detachment with a strength of 250 Marines from the US Marine Corps, Combat Logistics Battalion 6 is to train together with Nyland Brigade from the end of October until the beginning of December. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)