# Denmark participates in NATO exercise Baltops in the Baltic Sea

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- Published: 2026-06-04 · Updated: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Section: Maritime · Country: denmark
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> Denmark is training together with 16 NATO countries in the naval exercise Baltops in the Baltic Sea during June 2026. The frigate Absalon is part of the Danish force.

Denmark is taking part in the 55th edition of the naval exercise Baltic Operations (Baltops) in the Baltic Sea in June 2026. According to the [Danish Defence](https://www.forsvaret.dk/en/news/2026/forsvaret-af-ostersoen-danmark-sejler-med-nato-allierede-pa-stor-amerikansk-ledet-fladeovelse/), hundreds of soldiers, warships and combat aircraft from 16 NATO countries are participating. The exercise has been conducted annually since 1972. Denmark's contribution consists of the frigate Absalon with an accompanying Seahawk helicopter, as well as a naval staff leading an international force of warships from Absalon.

"The defence of Denmark begins here in the Baltic Sea," says Commodore Bo Overgaard, deputy chief of the Danish Navy and commander of the Danish force as well as the international group in the exercise. The exercise first comprises unit-level and joint-service training, followed by a tactical exercise with realistic scenarios. The exercise takes place across most of the Baltic Sea and concludes on 19 June 2026.

## FAQ

**What is Denmark's contribution to the NATO exercise Baltops 2026?**

Denmark is contributing the frigate Absalon and an accompanying Seahawk helicopter to the exercise. In addition, a Danish naval staff will lead an international force of warships from Absalon. Flotilla Admiral Bo Overgaard is the commander of both the Danish force and the international group. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**Which countries are participating in the Baltops exercise in the Baltic Sea?**

According to the Danish Defence, hundreds of soldiers, warships and fighter aircraft from 16 NATO countries are taking part in the 55th edition of Baltops. The exercise has been conducted annually since 1972 and is a US-led fleet exercise in the Baltic Sea. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**How long does the Baltops exercise last and what does it include?**

The exercise takes place during June 2026 and ends on 19 June. It begins with unit- and branch-level joint training, followed by a tactical exercise with realistic scenarios covering most of the Baltic Sea. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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