The mission is part of a NATO plan to monitor the Russian presence in the three countries of the region. The Portuguese Air Force has also joined the initiative.
Portuguese frigate en route to the Baltic to monitor Russian presence
Wednesday, 8 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Organização do Tratado do Atlântico Norte or OTAN) is a 32-member alliance facing pressure to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime routes. Disagreement among members regarding this military involvement has led to warnings about the organization's future stability. Portugal has been a member since NATO's founding in 1949 and hosts a major Joint Force Command in Oeiras.
