UK and allies launch new maritime defensive initiative after rise in Russian naval activity
The United Kingdom has announced plans for a new 10-country maritime defensive initiative after saying Russian naval activity around British waters rose sharply in the first nine months of the year. The move brings together the UK, the Netherlands and Baltic and Nordic countries in a coordinated effort focused on sea drones and warships. It comes as London says it wants to strengthen deterrence at sea amid growing concern about Russian pressure in nearby waters.Luke Pollard, the minister for defence readiness, said Russian naval activity around the UK had increased by 41% over the period, describing it as a major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 17:59 LONDON
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