Norwegian Forces Support Mine Warfare Training During BALTOPS 2026 [Image 5 of 10]

BALTIC SEA

06.08.2026

Courtesy Photo

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

BALTIC SEA (June 9, 2026) – Service members assigned to Royal Norwegian Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) dispose mines from the Royal Norwegian Navy Rhein-class patrol vessel HNoMS Magnus Lagabøte (A537) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 in the Baltic Sea, June 9, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Sea region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy courtesy asset)

• Date Taken: 06.08.2026
• Date Posted: 06.11.2026 07:02
• Photo ID: 9742237
• VIRIN: 260609-N-N0901-2013
• Resolution: 2048x1711
• Size: 1.05 MB
• Location: BALTIC SEA