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NATO naval forces participate in exercise in Baltic Sea

Xinhua, September 13, 2016 Adjust font size:

NATO naval forces are participating in the German-led exercise Northern Coasts 16 in the Baltic Sea, the security organization said Tuesday.

NATO ships assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) joined the exercise, which are two of NATO's four Standing Naval Maritime Groups.

The exercise was designed to provide participants with relevant training in a fictitious but realistic scenario. Up to 38 naval units, including submarines from 16 NATO and partner nations are participating, according to NATO's press release.

"By training together, NATO and partners strengthen the ability to effectively combine national assets, in order to face any possible security challenges in a maritime environment," said Rear Admiral Delgado, commander of SNMG1.

Exercise Northern Coasts is a multinational exercise, which has been going on in the Baltic Sea since 2007. Endit