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[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

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[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

NATO entrusted CTF Baltic, which was established in October 2024, with leadership and coordination tasks in the BaSR. Since then, DEU MARFOR has served as the core staff for this national #BalticSeaHQ. From now on @deumarfor will be dormant.

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[Commander Task Force Baltic @CTFBaltic]

Today CTF Baltic completed its first activation period as a #BalticSea HQ. It was the first time we led two NATO Maritime Groups under the tactical command from Rostock. During our tasking we contributed to NATO’s Activity MERLIN and the Finnish exercise FREEZING WINDS.

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

Yesterday, #CTFBaltic‘s inauguration ceremony as #BalticSea #headquarters took place. For Germany‘s Minister of Defence #Pistorius, its multinational personnel of 13 partner nations embodies the spirit of the Alliance. #WeAreNATO

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[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

Today, the German Navy assumed the role of Commander Task Force Baltic #CTFBaltic for #NATO in the #Baltic Sea region. Including Germany, 12 partners are represented in the new #headquarters in #Rostock. DEUMARFOR provides the core staff. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether @NATO_MARCOM

[EUNAVFOR ASPIDES @EUNAVFORASPIDES]

On 25 July, the Director General for Strategy and Operations in the German Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant General Gunter Schneider (🇩🇪 A), and the Director of Naval Operations and Commander of German Maritime Forces (DEU MARFOR), Rear Admiral (🇩🇪 N) Stephan Haisch, visited the Operation Headquarters (OHQ) of the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES in Larissa and had the opportunity to be briefed by the Commander (OpCdr) of Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis (🇬🇷N).

The focus of the meeting was on the EU’s commitment to protecting the lives of seafarers, ensuring global trade, safeguarding global common goods, upholding freedom of navigation, and promoting regional peace and security.
@eu_eeas #eunavforaspides @bundeswehrInfo @deumarfor #RedSea

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

Soldiers and sailors from 🇳🇴🇫🇷🇧🇪🇳🇱🇺🇸 practiced explosive ordnance disposal #together in Putlos during #BALTOPS24. Commander Task Force 369 RearAdmiral Stephan Haisch paid them a visit during the exercise.

#StrongerTogether #Baltic #WeAreNato

[Deutsche Marine @deutschemarine]

Internationaler Austausch: In Putlos, #SchleswigHolstein trainieren Marinesoldaten aus 🇺🇸🇳🇱🇧🇪🇫🇷 und 🇳🇴 neue Methoden der #Kampfmittelbeseitigung. Auch sie stehen während #BALTOPS24 unter 🇩🇪 Kommando. Hier ihr Commander Task Force KAdm Haisch beim Truppenbesuch. #StrongerTogether

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

From the pristine woods of Lapland 🇫🇮 to the lively streets of Vilnius 🇱🇹, Allied flags unite under @NATO's 75-year-old banner.

Together, nations wield a masterful blend of operational excellence, agility & power projection across the expanse of the #Baltic, magnifying #NATO's collective defence capabilities in every front. 🛡

The sheer magnitude of exercise #BALTOPS24 exemplifies the spirit of cooperation & solidarity that unites all Allies. 🤝

#WeAreNATO #1NATO75years #StrongerTogether

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

21st century ‘𝘈𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺'

Just as leaders from across the Alliance convened aboard the 🇺🇸 USS Mount Whitney to discuss the future of amphibious operations, a multinational Allied coalition made landfall along the shores of 🇱🇻, 🇱🇹, 🇵🇱, and 🇸🇪.

Every year, #BALTOPS serves as an evolving elite amphibious warfare clinic, showcasing #NATO's unparalleled precision and efficiency in securing the stability of our vibrant #Baltic coastline. 🗺️

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #MaritimeSecurity

[Deutsche Marine @deutschemarine]

Maritimes Team bei #BALTOPS24 in der #Ostsee: Minenjagdboote wie die 🇱🇹 #Skalvis machen Seewege sicher gegen Minen, Kampfschiffe wie die 🇩🇪 #Magdeburg halten sie frei. So können amphibische Schiffe wie die 🇺🇸 #NewYork ihre Marines ins Ziel bringen. #StrongerTogether #ReadyForces

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

Personnel from 🇸🇪🇳🇱🇱🇻🇧🇪🇳🇴 conduct countermining operations training at #BALTOPS24 to ensure free maritime passage for everyone. #MaritimePresence #StrongerTogether

[Deutsche Marine @deutschemarine]

Minenkampf und Minenabwehr: #NATO-Seestreitkräfte verfügen über alle dafür nötigen Fähigkeiten. Bei #BALTOPS24 üben Minenkräfte von rund 20 Partner-Marinen in der #Ostsee, hier aus 🇸🇪🇳🇱🇱🇻🇧🇪🇳🇴, geführt vom multinationalen Stab @deumarfor in Rostock. #StrongerTogether #ReadyForces

[Marynarka Wojenna RP/ Polish Navy @MarWojRP]

ORP Poznań z #8FOW ⚓🇵🇱 w ramach #BALTOPS24 wchodzi w skład grupy desantowej okrętów #NATO. Z jego pokładu w różnych częściach Bałtyku prowadzone są morskie operacje desantowe, a na pokładzie ma zaokrętowany pluton rumuńskiej 🇷🇴piechoty morskiej i żołnierzy z #7BOW @12Dywizja💪🫡

[NATO Maritime Command @NATO_MARCOM]

Personnel from 🇩🇰 HDMS Peter Willemoes conduct boarding operations training during Exercise #BALTOPS24, demonstrating Allied capabilities and continued commitment to securing the Baltic Sea #WeAreNATO

[Merivoimat - Finska Marinen - The Finnish Navy @Navyfi]

🇫🇷, 🇸🇪 and 🇫🇮 troops have jointly shown their collective force, showcasing their strength and unity during #BALTOPS24
Together we are stronger! #WeAreNato

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

#BALTOPS24 #StrongerTogether #ReadyForces

[Deutsche Marine @deutschemarine]

#TrainAsYouFight: Die #Ostsee-Großübung #BALTOPS24 ist vergangene Nacht in ihre operative Phase übergegangen. In einem fiktiven Szenario, das bis zum 20.06. andauert, müssen die Beteiligten jetzt Entscheidungen treffen – und mit den simulierten Konsequenzen umgehen. #ReadyForces

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

Amphibious Operations are another focus of #BALTOPS24. Additionally, Sweden practices the deployment of #HIMARS, a mobile artillery system.

#WeAreNato #StrongerTogether #NATO #Sweden

[U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet @USNavyEurope]

Living the dream 😍

The #HIMARS, renowned for its mobility, can unleash a relentless barrage of precision-guided missiles in rapid succession. Deployment of this mobile artillery system was practiced in 🇸🇪 during #BALTOPS24, NATO's premier large-scale maritime-focused exercise.

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

#BALTOPS24 - a great opportunity to increase cross-domain interoperability between allies: air, ashore and afloat!

#StrongerTogether #WeAreNato #ReadyForces

[STRIKFORNATO @STRIKFORNATO]

Stars and Stripes 🇺🇸 & Tricolour 🇫🇷, time-honored Allies at sea

From the northern reaches of Scandinavia to the amber shores of the Eastern #Baltic, #BALTOPS24 synergizes the interoperable strengths of Allied nations into an indivisible, unbreakable defence network. 🛡️

Whether aloft 🚁 or on the waves 🌊, #NATO ensures that cooperation reigns supreme amidst the shifting currents of continental security. 🌐

#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

Ensuring peace in the Baltic Sea- #BALTOPS24 unites 20 Nations with the aim to ensure peace and prosperity within one of #NATO‘s lifeline regions.

#StrongerTogether #WeAreNato #ReadyForces #Korvette

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

Goldhammer goldhammer - FGS Magdeburg conducting a gunnery exercise with their 76mm maingun during #BALTOPS24 ⚓️

#WeAreNato #StrongerTogether #NATO

[Deutsche Marine @deutschemarine]

Train as you fight – übe wie Du kämpfst. Der Grundsatz bedeutet auch für #BALTOPS24, jede Übung so realistisch wie möglich zu gestalten, bis zum scharfen Schuss. Hier eine Gunnery Exercise der #Korvette #Magdeburg mit ihrem Mehrzweck-Hauptgeschütz 76 Millimeter. #ReadyForces

[DEU MARFOR – German Maritime Forces Staff @deumarfor]

At #BALTOPS24 military representatives received an insight on @deutschemarine‘s and @deumarfor‘s capabilities - We are ready! We are standing by to take on responsibilities for #NATO in the Baltic Sea Region.
#WeAreNato #StrongerTogether #deumarfor

[Deutsche Marine @deutschemarine]

Wir stehen bereit! 🫡 @DEUMARFOR kann Führungsaufgaben für die #NATO in der ganzen #Ostsee-Region übernehmen. Eine Delegation Militärischer Vertreter beim Bündnis hat sich dies heute am praktischen Beispiel #BALTOPS24 präsentieren lassen. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #ReadyForces