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UK and Norway Strengthen Defense Amid Rising Russian Threats
12/8/2025
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- The United Kingdom and Norway signed the Lunna House Agreement to boost defense cooperation against Russian submarine threats.
- UK Defense Secretary Healey stressed urgency, noting Russia's substantial submarine investment despite the Ukraine war.
- Professor Peter Roberts criticized the Royal Navy, saying it lacks ships and overrelies on drones.
- Russia's Foreign Ministry accused the United Kingdom of provocation and warned of escalating tensions.
