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The exercise will focus on operations in the Baltic Sea‘s unique habitat.
By Anya Sharma | HELSINKI – 2025/06/09 08:23:01
The Navy has announced that it will host NATO’s unmanned systems this June. The exercises are scheduled to occur in the western sea area from porkkalanniemi to Hanko. Exercise areas will be monitored at sea.
Navy operations Manager, Commodore MARKO LAAKSONEN, stated in the bulletin, “- Unmanned systems have enormous potential and versatile uses. For example,intelligent and autonomous systems can be used to monitor areas and objects,releasing valuable resources elsewhere.”
The operations in the shallow and archipelago conditions of the Finnish coast are intended to aid in the progress of systems suitable for the Baltic Sea conditions.
Focus on Baltic Sea operations
The exercises aim to refine the use of unmanned systems in the challenging Baltic Sea environment. The shallow waters and archipelago conditions present unique operational considerations.
“Unmanned systems have enormous potential and versatile uses.”
Unmanned Systems: An Explainer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the main benefits of using unmanned systems?
- Unmanned systems can operate in dangerous or inaccessible environments, reduce human risk, and provide persistent monitoring capabilities.
- How are unmanned systems used in the military?
- They are used for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and combat operations.
- What are the challenges of operating unmanned systems in the Baltic Sea?
- The shallow waters, archipelago conditions, and potential for electronic warfare pose unique challenges.
