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UK Monitors Russian Subs, Urges Increased Defense Spending

4/9/2026

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The UK Defence Secretary John Healey said a warship and aircraft monitored Russian submarines in North Atlantic for a month to deter surveys.
There was no evidence of damage to cables or pipelines, and such damage would not be tolerated.
Healey emphasized the UK's ability to respond and urged higher defense spending.
He addressed U.S. President Donald Trump’s NATO comments, affirming the US commitment and urging Europe to contribute.

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The UK Defence Secretary John Healey said a warship and aircraft monitored Russian submarines in North Atlantic for a month to deter surveys.
There was no evidence of damage to cables or pipelines, and such damage would not be tolerated.
Healey emphasized the UK's ability to respond and urged higher defense spending.
He addressed U.S. President Donald Trump’s NATO comments, affirming the US commitment and urging Europe to contribute.