Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Captain James Allen (left), Colonel Kevin Latchman (c) and Commodore Mikko Laakkonen pose during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice onboard the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Captain James Allen (left) and Commodore Mikko Laakkonen during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice onboard the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Colonel Kevin Latchman during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice onboard the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Captain James Allen (left) and Colonel Kevin Latchman during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice onboard the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Captain James Allen pose during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice onboard the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

British landing craft during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

The landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom surrounded by seasmoke during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. Maihinnousutukialus RFA Mounts Bay merisavussa Hangon edustalla LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

The Jehu-700 landing craft on its way to dock inside the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

A soldier enters the Jehu-700 landing craft which is docked inside the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

The landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom surrounded by seasmoke during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. Maihinnousutukialus RFA Mounts Bay merisavussa Hangon edustalla LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

British landing craft during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

The Jehu-700 landing craft docks inside the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

The landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom and a landing craft during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

The landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom surrounded by seasmoke during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. Maihinnousutukialus RFA Mounts Bay merisavussa Hangon edustalla LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

The Jehu-700 landing craft docks inside the landing ship dock RFA Mounts Bay of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

British landing craft during the Freezing Winds 23 excersice in the Gulf of Finland on November 27, 2023. The autumn's main exercise Freezing Winds 23 led by the Finnish Navy is the first major naval exercise led by Finland as a member of NATO. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds military exercise is lead by the Finnish Navy, first time as a NATO member.In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international naval exercise.he exercise will feature a total of appx 30 combat vessels, service and support vessels, transport vessels, as well as coastal and land troops. The total strength of the exercise will be more than 4000 persons. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds military exercise is lead by the Finnish Navy, first time as a NATO member.In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international naval exercise in Baltic Sea.. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds military exercise is lead by the Finnish Navy, first time as a NATO member.In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international naval exercise in Baltic Sea.The exercise will feature a total of appx 30 combat vessels, service and support vessels, transport vessels, as well as coastal and land troops. The total strength of the exercise will be more than 4000 persons. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds military exercise is lead by the Finnish Navy, first time as a NATO member.In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international naval exercise in Baltic Sea..In picture Hamina-class missile boat PGG Hanko. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds military exercise is lead by the Finnish Navy, first time as a NATO member.In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international naval exercise in Baltic Sea. he exercise will feature a total of appx 30 combat vessels, service and support vessels, transport vessels, as well as coastal and land troops. The total strength of the exercise will be more than 4000 persons. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23 - merisotaharjoitus

Freezing Winds 23 - merisotaharjoitus

Freezing Winds military exercise is lead by the Finnish Navy, first time as a NATO member.In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international naval exercise in Baltic Sea.. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds military exercise is lead by the Finnish Navy, first time as a NATO member.In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international joint naval exercise in Baltic Sea.. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds 23

Freezing Winds military exercise is lead by the Finnish Navy, first time as a NATO member.In addition to the Finnish Navy, troops from the Finnish Army and Air Force, the Swedish Navy and several Allies will participate in this international joint naval exercise in Baltic Sea.. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)