[…] because of the Ukraine-Russia crisis and general fears that the conflict could spread to bordering countries, he decided it should have wider participation and should test collective defense readiness in accordance with NATO guidelines.
A submarine and a missile frigate will be among the 17 warships training in the Baltic, while the air force will use 25 aircraft, including F-126 fighters, helicopters and Hercules transport planes. …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle