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UK Boosts Naval Patrols Amid Surge in Russian Sub Activity

10/25/2025

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United Kingdom Defence Secretary John Healey reports Russian submarine activity near United Kingdom waters has risen to Cold War levels, up 30%.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy have intensified patrols, deploying P-8 Poseidon aircraft with sensors and sonar buoys.
During a recent mission, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius joined Healey as Germany plans to base eight P-8s at RAF Lossiemouth for North Atlantic monitoring.

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United Kingdom Defence Secretary John Healey reports Russian submarine activity near United Kingdom waters has risen to Cold War levels, up 30%.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy have intensified patrols, deploying P-8 Poseidon aircraft with sensors and sonar buoys.
During a recent mission, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius joined Healey as Germany plans to base eight P-8s at RAF Lossiemouth for North Atlantic monitoring.