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Mine Countermeasures

An MH-60S helicopter configured with the Airborne Mine Neutralization System participates in a mine countermeasure exercise in the Baltic Sea, June 10, 2024, during Baltic Operations 2024. BALTOPS, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

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