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world15 hours ago•3 min saved

UK and Norway foil Russian covert mission near critical subsea cables

UK and Norway tracked and thwarted a Russian covert operation near critical undersea infrastructure north of the UK, involving an Akula-class submarine and two intelligence submarines believed to be mapping subsea fibre-optic cables; the mission, run by Russia’s deep-sea research program GUGI, lasted over a month, with British and Norwegian forces deterring the activity before the vessels withdrew to the Kola Peninsula, and officials warning that targeting critical underwater infrastructure would have consequences.

via The Barents Observer|

#gugi #russia #submarine

military2 days ago•17 min saved

UK and Allies Unmask Covert Russian Sub Ops Near British Waters

Britain and its allies publicly exposed a covert Russian submarine operation near UK waters, saying an attack submarine briefly entered international waters in the High North as a distraction before Russian vessels from GUGI, including an Akula-class submarine, retreated after being tracked 24/7 by the Royal Navy (Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans), RFA Tideforce, Merlin helicopters, and RAF P-8 aircraft with ally support such as Norway. The incident highlights rising Russian threats to underwater infrastructure, including subsea cables, and the government’s pledge to defend them. It also notes a large defence spending push (e.g., £100m for P-8s and the Atlantic Bastion programme) and continued monitoring of Russian activity near UK waters.

via navalnews.com|

#gugi #military #russia

international-relations2 years ago•8 min saved

"Russia's First Direct Action Against the West"

Reports suggest that undersea cables in the Bab el Mandeb have been severed, potentially by a covert underwater operation, raising concerns about increasing threats to undersea infrastructure. Denmark has ended its investigation into the Nord Stream attacks, while Germany remains interested in the case. The lack of finger-pointing has led to various conspiracy theories. The author speculates that Russia may have been involved in the cable cutting, highlighting the need for Western nations to enhance their capabilities to deter, detect, and respond to such threats.

via Yahoo News|

#international-relations #naval-operations #russia

military3 years ago•2 min saved

U.S. Navy Investigates Cause of R/V Petrel Dry Dock Incident.

The US Navy is investigating the incident where the R/V Petrel, a service-owned research vessel, toppled over while in dry dock in Scotland, injuring at least 33 people. The ship was purchased by the Navy in September 2022 for $12.4 million and was undergoing maintenance and inspections when the incident occurred. The ship was previously owned by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and was used in several shipwreck research missions. The Navy has not disclosed its mission for the ship, but it is expected to serve a similar role as the UK's RFA Proteus in inspecting and surveying undersea infrastructure.

via USNI News|

#dry-dock #investigation #military