Royal Navy’s anti-sub energy HMS Northumberland rides the waves

The Royal Navy is honing its as soon as formidable anti-submarine abilities, a significant function ought to hostile powers blockade the Atlantic, consultants say.

Royal Navy Commanders imagine the UK is ready to play its half if it must deny Russia entry to the North Atlantic, following Nato’s largest anti-submarine train.

This yr’s Exercise Dynamic Mongoose, the primary since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, “had a different feel” for the 15 vessels concerned.

In instances of conflict, Moscow’s goal can be to forestall US naval property resupplying Europe. It shall be as much as Nato’s navies to thwart this.

Royal Navy submarine hunter HMS Northumberland used superior sonar throughout the train.

“We routinely train and undertake live operations in the North Atlantic,” stated Northumberland’s most skilled submarine hunter, Chief Petty Officer Chris Griffiths.

“To be able to bring this experience to support our Nato allies is beneficial to all.”

First Sea Lord Admiral Lord West stated: “Britain used to be the world’s pre-eminent anti-submarine warfare navy.

“We let that slip but there are signs we are heading back in that direction once more.”

More than 1,500 UK troops shall be despatched to Estonia for a Nato train involving 1000’s of personnel.

Eleven Nato nations are concerned in Exercise Spring Storm.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace stated: “While the Russian Army continues its illegal invasion of Ukraine, threatening stability in Europe, the UK and allies will continue to support Ukraine and defend our shared values and freedom.”