190616-N-LR347-001 BALTIC SEA (June 16, 2019) The Royal Norwegian Navy Reine-class patrol vessel HNoMS Magnus Lagabøte (A537) anchors in the Baltic Sea during underwater detonations during exercise Baltic Operations 2019 conducted by Norwegian, Belgian and U.S. forces. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew Stroup/Released)