Lithuania is strengthening its Baltic Sea defences with a new acquisition of Finnish-made Blocker naval mines amid growing security concerns surrounding Russia. The contract, signed with Finnish defence company FORCIT Defence, is part of the Finland-led Naval Mines Cooperation initiative, which brings together several NATO allies, including Germany, Poland, Sweden and Estonia. The Blocker is a seabed mine equipped with a multi-sensor detection system and reportedly carries an explosive charge equivalent to more than one tonne of TNT. With the ability to remain active underwater for up to two years, could these mines complicate Russia’s Baltic Fleet operations?
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