NATO conducts naval exercises in North Atlantic amid rising tensions with Russia

NATO conducted naval exercises in the North Atlantic last month, focusing on strategic waterways around Iceland. The drills included tracking enemy submarines and simulating missile strikes on ships, with Polish units using their Naval Strike Missiles. Previously, these exercises were mainly held in the Baltic Sea, where NATO's presence has increased since Finland and Sweden joined the alliance. This shift highlights NATO's growing maritime strength in the region, posing challenges for Russia. Russia has criticized NATO's military activities near its borders. Despite NATO's advantages, concerns remain about Russia's capabilities, particularly its missile threats from the Black Sea. Poland is enhancing its coastal defenses to address these challenges.