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The 50th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise, the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, took place in the Baltic Sea from June 6 to June 18, 2021.

Air and maritime assets from NATO allies and partner nations were involved in the live training events. Training focus areas included maritime interdiction, mine countermeasure and amphibious operations.

50th Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise

The exercise enhances flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations, in order to strengthen combined response capabilities to protect and defend the Baltic Sea region.

18 nations participated in the BALTOPS exercise, including Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the United States of America (U.S.A.).

MCM100 deployed at the BALTOPS exercise

The Royal Norwegian Navy utilized the MCM100 - Multi-Role Military Diving Rebreather

The Royal Norwegian Navy utilized Avon Protection's MCM100 - Multi-Role Military Diving Rebreather, throughout the BALTOPS exercise, with some dives in excess of 3 hours. The MCM100 was deployed in numerous roles, successfully completing conventional MCM and search operations while employing both diver propulsion devices and heating systems.

The MCM100 - Multi-Role Military Diving Rebreather is Avon Protection’s state-of-the-art electronically controlled, closed circuit, mixed gas military rebreather for mine countermeasures/EOD and SF diving operations.

True multi-role military rebreather capability

The market renowned MCM100 delivers true multi-role military rebreather capability, incorporating cutting edge technology and innovative operational features, to deliver significantly enhanced diver safety, extended mission duration and enhanced operability.

The BALTOPS exercise demonstrated to the NATO diving community the MCM100’s operational capability, reliability and robustness.

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