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The UK has formalized a new maritime defense pact with nine allies to counter rising Russian naval activity. The agreement, known as the Northern Navies Initiative, seeks to create a rapid-response force that bypasses NATO’s consensus requirements. It emphasizes interoperability between autonomous drones and warships, addressing concerns over shrinking British naval capacity and hybrid threats in the Baltic and North Atlantic.
The UK has launched a new maritime defense framework with nine allies to counter a 41% rise in Russian naval activity around British waters. The initiative, dubbed the 'beer-drinking nations' alliance, integrates autonomous sea drones with warships to offset a projected drop in UK frigate numbers. London is investing £1.5 billion in sea drones and £90 million in underwater sensors to monitor the North Atlantic and protect critical infrastructure. The plan aims to create a unified surveillance network, allowing allied vessels to share command and control, while addressing concerns over Russian spy ships mapping undersea cables.