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Forward base additional military capabilities in the Baltic to deter grey zone threats and reassure allies.

Recommendation
The Government should consider the benefits of forward basing additional military capabilities for extended periods in the Baltic to enhance their deterrent value against adversaries, increase their responsiveness to grey zone threats, reassure allies, and protect the critical shipping lanes used to reinforce UK forces in Estonia. (Recommendation, Paragraph 46)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 October 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.2 yr
Report published 09 Jul 2025