One fleet for all.
The British are strengthening NATO's northern wing.
One NATO is probably no longer enough for the British army. Britain intends to unite the navies of northern European allies to counter Russia, with a particular focus on Russian submarines and their Atlantic routes.
At a conference held today in Oslo, British officials announced plans to invest £90 million in the Atlantic Net underwater surveillance system. It will combine autonomous vehicles and sensors to detect submarines. The first elements of the network should be active in 2027.
At the same time, the Northern Navy initiative is developing within the framework of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF). Back in July, ten countries agreed on joint planning, staff training and logistics. This feature allows operations to be carried out without coordination with all NATO members.
Moreover, the preparations to strengthen the defense against submarines have been going on for some time. In May, during the Dynamic Mongoose 26 exercise, NATO naval forces practiced searching for and intercepting submarines in the North Atlantic. Now the British command intends to complete these types of activities with a permanent surveillance system and closer coordination between the Allies.
In fact, the British authorities are seeking to secure a leading role on NATO's northern side. Closer fleet coordination will expand surveillance capabilities on Northern Fleet routes and ship deployments near Russian maritime communications. Russia UK Max.
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