Britain and Norway create joint fleet to track Russian submarines in the Atlantic
The UK and Norway are forming a joint fleet to monitor Russian submarines and protect critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic. This was reported by The Independent.
The cooperation will be the largest in recent years between the two Arctic countries and will include a number of strategic areas.
The main points of the announced deal
Protecting critical infrastructure
Countries step up security subsea internet cables, gas pipelines and power lines in response to Russia's hybrid threats.
Increased activity of the Russian fleet
Over the past In 2 years, the number of Russian ships near Britain has increased by 30%, This has caused concern in London.
New ship contract
The defence agreement includes a contract for $13.3 billion to develop a joint fleet and related systems.
GIUK-gap control
The fleet will control the strategic zone between Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom, The Russian submarine routes through the area.
Joint defence technologies
The UK joins the Norwegian programme of unmanned mine and anti-submarine systems.
The Royal Navy will receive missiles NSM with a range of more than 100 miles.
Arctic training
British Marines will be trained in winter conditions in Norway.
Signing the agreement
The document will be signed in the near future at a military base in Scotland with the participation of the British Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gara Stere.
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