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Lithuania closes airspace after drone intrusion triggers NATO response

Lithuania temporarily closed its airspace for several hours after a drone violated its territory, triggering an air defence alert and widespread security disruptions across the country.

20 May 2026-17:06
Sweden to buy French frigates in $4 billion deal to boost baltic defence

Sweden has announced it will order four navy frigates from France’s Naval Group in a deal worth around $4 billion, marking a major expansion of its maritime defence capabilities as the country strengthens its security posture in the Baltic Sea.

19 May 2026-13:42
Mystery drone crash in Lithuania raises baltic airspace alarm amid NATO scramble

A suspected Ukrainian military drone has been found crashed in Lithuania, according to the country’s National Crisis Management Centre, as concerns grow over repeated airspace violations across the Baltic region.

18 May 2026-11:07
NATO F-16 jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea during Air Policing mission

Portuguese F-16 fighter jets participating in NATO’s Air Policing 2026 mission intercepted Russian An-12 transport aircraft and Su-35 fighter jets over the Baltic Sea, according to NATO Air Command.

08 May 2026-13:18
NATO is building a new line of defence in Northern Europe

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, a political observer, and a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

06 May 2026-12:02
What is Spring Storm 2026 and why are over 20 countries taking part in the Estonia drills

Spring Storm 2026 has officially begun in Estonia, bringing together troops from more than 20 countries in one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Baltic region.

05 May 2026-12:08
Humpback whale "Timmy" released into the North Sea following rescue - VIDEO

The rescue operation for a humpback whale nicknamed "Timmy" has concluded with the animal's release into the North Sea.

03 May 2026-14:10
NB8 Nordic-Baltic ministerial talks to focus on Ukraine and security issues

30 Apr 2026-14:21
Stranded whale "Timmy" begins barge journey toward the North Sea - VIDEO

A humpback whale nicknamed Timmy, which has been stranded in shallow Baltic Sea waters near Germany since March 3, is currently being transported via barge toward the North Sea.

30 Apr 2026-10:07
Russia cuts oil output as attacks hit key infrastructure

Russia has reduced oil production in April following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on key energy infrastructure and ongoing disruptions to export routes, according to industry sources.

21 Apr 2026-15:39