U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance forces conducted amphibious landing exercises on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. The drills were a component of BALTOPS 2026, the largest naval exercise in the Baltic Sea. The exercise involved a U.S. Marine Corps force reconnaissance unit. The purpose of the landing practice was to enhance readiness and interoperability with allies in the region. BALTOPS 2026 aims to strengthen security cooperation and demonstrate a unified presence in the Baltic Sea. The exercise underscores ongoing military collaboration between the U.S. and Estonia, as well as other participating nations.