British troops are to be deployed to the Baltics as part of a long-term Nato mission to deter Russian aggression.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said a "small number" of soldiers would be stationed there to "watch over our allies on the eastern borders".
RAF Typhoon fighters are already in the region as part of the Baltic Air Policing detachment and have been called into action in recent months.
British troops are to be deployed to the Baltics as part of a long-term Nato mission to deter Russian aggression.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said a "small number" of soldiers would be stationed there to "watch over our allies on the eastern borders".
RAF Typhoon fighters are already in the region as part of the Baltic Air Policing detachment and have been called into action in recent months.
In June, Typhoons were scrambled from Amari Air base in Estonia to intercept and shadow two Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea.
Fallon said: "This is part of our more persistent presence on the eastern side of Nato to respond to any further provocation and aggression."
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