Russia could push Britain out of the Atlantic for the first time since World War II, says British Navy commander

Russia is rapidly increasing its submarine presence in the Atlantic, while the Royal Navy is struggling to maintain the balance.

For the first time since World War II, the UK risks losing its dominance in the Atlantic. This was stated by the commander of the Royal Navy, Gwyn Jenkins, in a commentary for The Times.

According to him, Russia will stop at nothing. Despite losses in the war against Ukraine, the Kremlin is investing billions in the modernization of the fleet, in particular the Northern Fleet, which is actively operating in the region.

“We are still holding on, but not for long. If we do not step up, we will lose the advantage,” Jenkins said.

Of particular concern is Russia’s activity in British waters – the number of violations has increased by 30% in the past two years. Among them is the emergence of spy ships, such as the infamous Yantar, which British intelligence suspects is mapping undersea cables. Meanwhile, Britain is stepping up its efforts in the field of underwater defense, including through the Atlantic Bastion program. In addition, London has concluded a defense agreement with Norway to strengthen control over the North Atlantic region.