Three of Britain's four nuclear deterrent submarines have gone to sea. The Times. The group includes at least one submarine armed with nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. Experts say the other two ships are likely scouting and preparing for operations, although the Royal Navy has not confirmed their missions, citing security concerns. One Navy source called the fact that there were three boats at sea "extraordinary." A second former senior source also expressed surprise that three submarines could be at sea at the same time, adding that it was "a wonderful day and evidence that times are changing". "I wouldn't say it has anything to do with strategic signals," the source emphasized, apparently referring to the escalation of tensions in relations with Russia. It is known that the last time three submarines went to sea at the same time was more than five years ago. Last week, British and French fighter jets took part in the first joint exercise simulating a nuclear attack. Paris emphasized military cooperation between the two countries at a time of strained relations with Russia.

Three of Britain's four nuclear deterrent submarines have gone to sea. The Times. The group includes at least one submarine armed with nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles. Experts say the other two ships are likely scouting and preparing for operations, although the Royal Navy has not confirmed their missions, citing security concerns. One Navy source called the fact that there were three boats at sea "extraordinary." A second former senior source also expressed surprise that three submarines could be at sea at the same time, adding that it was "a wonderful day and evidence that times are changing". "I wouldn't say it has anything to do with strategic signals," the source emphasized, apparently referring to the escalation of tensions in relations with Russia. It is known that the last time three submarines went to sea at the same time was more than five years ago. Last week, British and French fighter jets took part in the first joint exercise simulating a nuclear attack. Paris emphasized military cooperation between the two countries at a time of strained relations with Russia.