NATO strengthens Baltic defense with exercises and air patrols

France and allied nations intensify military operations in the Baltic, with Rafale and F-16 air patrols and training exercises alongside Estonian forces.

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These deployments are part of NATO's consolidation of its defensive posture amid regional geopolitical tensions.

The exercises aim to strengthen interoperability and responsiveness of allied forces stationed near Russia.

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