Finnish Minelayer and German Minehunters exercised together

The Finnish Navy's Minelayer FNS Uusimaa and German Navy's Minehunters FGS Datteln and FGS Fulda executed a Passing Exercise (PASSEX) together February 16 2022 in the Gulf of Finland.

The exercise developed naval abilities to cooperate in an international framework and had a focus on air defence. The Finnish Air Force flew sorties to support the exercise, which took place in the international waters.

The so called Passing Exercises are a part of international naval traditions. According to the tradition warships from different states may conduct an exercise together as a part of naval visit or when operating  in the same area.