![49 NATO vessels, 5,600 troops gear up for major US-led drills in Baltics 49 NATO vessels, 5,600 troops gear up for major US-led drills in Baltics](https://mtic.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/nato-baltops-exercise-baltic.si_-310x168.jpg)
Around 50 vessels from 17 countries, involving overall 5,600 troops, will be taking part in US-led exercise BALTOPS in the Baltic Sea starting June 5. In 15 days, NATO allies will show their eagerness and ability to protect the region.
Featuring anti-submarine warfare, air defense, interception of suspect vessels and amphibious landings, the annual BALTOPS will run through June 20.