KEIR STARMER BOARDS NUCLEAR SUBMARINE – In a rare showcasing of the UK’s nuclear deterrent that will catch Russia’s attentionĀ
Sir Keir Starmer has boarded a nuclear-armed submarine as it returned from a lengthy patrol – in a rare showcasing of the UK’s nuclear deterrent that will catch Russia’s attention at a time of growing tensions.
While being reminded about British nuclear strength though, Russian President Vladimir Putin will also doubtless take note of a potential weakness.
HMS Vanguard was kept patrolling at sea for more than 200 days – one of the longest-ever deployments that will likely have put a huge strain on the submariners and the vessel – as issues with maintaining the aging fleet make it harder to rotate the boats more quickly.
The Royal Navy must keep one nuclear-armed submarine at sea at all times.
The so-called “continuous at-sea deterrence” is the cornerstone of UK defence strategy and the ultimate guarantor of the nation’s security.
