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A sailor dangles from a helicopter above a submarine emerging from a choppy sea.

Baltic Submarine

A Navy rescue swimmer descends from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to a German navy Type 212A diesel-electric attack submarine during a casualty evacuation training as part of Baltic Operations 2026 in the Baltic Sea, June 16, 2026. Bringing together maritime forces from 15 allied nations, the exercise strengthens combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

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