Live-fire exercise at Capu Midia, Romania

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Russia seeks to allay Western fears about planned war games

Amid spiraling tensions over fighting in Ukraine, Western worries about Russia’s planned military exercise have ranged from allegations that Russia could keep its forces in Belarus after the drills, to fears of a surprise attack on the Baltics.
Romania, Bulgaria eye corvettes to boost Black Sea capacities

Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has unveiled plans to acquire new corvettes for the country’s Navy to boost its capacities in the Black Sea. This accompanies efforts by neighboring ally Bulgaria, which is also pursuing a program to acquire new vessels.
Norway proposes tactics to reinforce border defense

The Norwegian government has proposed forward-looking capacity-building measures to bolster the fire-power of the country’s military organization while reinforcing capabilities in its substantial and strategic High North border areas with Russia.
Subs, cruise missiles to drive Poland’s Navy modernization

To preserve the capacities of the Polish Navy, the military’s most underinvested service, the Ministry of Defense is pursuing a number of procurements. Local analysts say, however, without accelerated efforts to purchase new vessels and gear, the Navy could soon lose its capability to effectively operate in the Baltic Sea.