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1. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsThe UK's nuclear deterrent: what you need to know

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   Mar 28, 2024 · Since April 1969, the Royal Navy has maintained continuous at sea deterrence, with at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine patrolling the seas undetected at all times, ready to...

2. www.rusi.org › explore-our-research › publicationsOptimising the Readiness of the UK Astute Fleet

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   Aug 27, 2024 · With the growing threat posed by Russia’s Northern Fleet and increased demand in the Indo-Pacific, the Royal Navy must overcome its submarine challenges to remain relevant. The readiness of the UK’s fleet of nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) has been a source of enduring concern over the previous half decade.

3. ukdefencejournal.org.uk › nato-maritime-patrolNATO maritime patrol aircraft monitoring waters near Ireland

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   Jun 3, 2024 · The suspected Russian activity off the Irish coast is particularly alarming given past incidents. In August 2021, the Russian intelligence ship Yantar was spotted near Ireland’s coast, close to the submarine cable AEConnect-1 and the planned Celtic Norse submarine communications cable route.

4. www.gov.uk › government › organisationsSubmarine Delivery Agency - GOV.UK

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   Royal Navy's nuclear submarine support facility upgraded. 12 September 2024 — Press release. UK submarines will be able to go through maintenance work faster and therefore redeploy more quickly...

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5. www.ft.com › content › 6d236d2d-26c6-40f1-8d12-e6cc2Putin puts world on alert with high-stakes nuclear posturing

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   Mar 7, 2022 · The Russian president placed his nuclear arsenal on “special combat duty regime”, suggesting a rise in the alert level, in response to sanctions imposed over the invasion. Days before, he...

6. vmgd.gov.vu › vmgd › indexCurrent Volcanic Activity - Gov

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   Sep 26, 2024 · New observations confirmed that East Epi submarine volcanic activity is likely to continue at similar level, consistent with the Volcanic Alert Level 1. The danger zone for life safety is limited at 2 km radius from the active submarine vents.

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   Are UK submarines ready for a nuclear attack?

   • The readiness of the UK’s fleet of nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) has been a source of enduring concern over the previous half decade. With five Astute -class SSNs currently in service (less than half of what the UK had at the end of the Cold War), the Royal Navy fields fewer submarines than has been the case at any given time in recent history.

   Optimising the Readiness of the UK Astute Fleet

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   Why does the Royal Navy have a nuclear submarine?

   • Since April 1969, the Royal Navy has maintained continuous at sea deterrence, with at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine patrolling the seas undetected at all times, ready to respond to the most extreme threats to the UK. Their fundamental purpose is to preserve peace, prevent coercion, and deter aggression.

   The UK's nuclear deterrent: what you need to know

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   Are Russian submarines 'aggressively operating' near Atlantic undersea cables?

   • British and US military and intelligence officers have recently warned of Russian submarines "aggressively operating" near Atlantic undersea cables. The Ministry of Defence says there's a risk of sabotage - which presents an existential threat to the UK.

   New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables

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   Will a new Royal Navy surveillance ship protect 'critical' undersea cables?

   • A new Royal Navy surveillance ship is to be built to protect "critical" undersea cables. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warned "the lights could go out" if national infrastructure was lost, and the cables were "incredibly important".

   New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables

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   Could Russia sabotage Ireland's submarine cables?

   • In August 2021, the Russian intelligence ship Yantar was spotted near Ireland’s coast, close to the submarine cable AEConnect-1 and the planned Celtic Norse submarine communications cable route. This pattern of Russian interest in the region’s undersea cables has raised concerns about potential acts of sabotage.

   NATO maritime patrol aircraft monitoring waters near Ireland

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   Is Putin's nuclear alert level'signalling'?

   • “While Putin’s nuclear alert level announcement has been widely publicised in western countries as ‘signalling’ concerning nuclear deterrence, it was more likely crafted for domestic consumption,” he said. It is classic Putin, creating ambiguity and uncertainty . . . he knows that it keeps people on edge. Heather Williams, King’s College London

   Putin puts world on alert with high-stakes nuclear posturing

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8. www.bbc.com › news › uk-56472655New Royal Navy ship to protect 'critical' undersea cables - BBC

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   Mar 21, 2021 · A new Royal Navy surveillance ship is to be built to protect "critical" undersea cables. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warned "the lights could go out" if national infrastructure was lost, and...