Originally Posted by
Asturias56
I was replying to Throat who seemed to be suggesting that my post was coming close to publishing secret info - it wasn't . It's all publicly available information easily found.
But, as we all know, not everything published, either conventionally or on the web, is totally correct nor is EVERYTHING published.
My point was not 'directed'
Since the SMO Russia has been focusing on undersea vulnerability of the Western end of Europe
An example - 70% of UK gas requirement comes from Norway via one pipe
We either need more pipes or protect that one very, very well.
I can see the 12 new subs being build - and quickly I hope
I can't but think the RN surface and ASW assets also require a boost in numbers
Fortunately the Russian Navy is about as good a shape as the Army and Air Force