The Portuguese Navy is sending a frigate this Wednesday to participate in a NATO mission in the Baltic, with the aim of monitoring Russian activity in the region. The NRP D. Francisco de Almeida departs with a crew of 165 military personnel. 'This is a commitment that is made on an annual basis. Every year we commit one to this naval force...'
Navy sends frigate on NATO mission to the Baltic to monitor Russian activity
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.
