The UK military has recently uncovered spy sensors in the sea around Britain. Advertisement:The UK military believes Russia installed the sensors to gather intelligence on British nuclear submarines – one of which is always at sea as part of the UK’s continuous deterrence strategy. The article also highlights the potential threat posed by Russia's submarine capabilities, which have been steadily developed since the Cold War. One former minister noted that the UK military was well aware of such threats. Background: In late March, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited a nuclear submarine, marking the first such visit in over 10 years.
Source: The Times April 06, 2025 12:57 UTC