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| Three of UK's four nuclear submarines out at sea | |
| 2026-10-28 | |
It is not clear why, but at least one of the vessels will be armed with nuclear warheads and be on routine patrol. An expert said one of the other Vanguard-class submarines would likely be working up to take over the patrol, while the third could be undergoing sea trials. The unusual deployment of most of the UK's fleet suggests improved availability, which has been a problem for the Royal Navy's submarine service in recent years. It will doubtless be noted by the UK's enemies and its NATO allies. The continuous deployment of at least one Trident submarine is regarded as the UK's ultimate security guarantee - its continuous at-sea deterrence. Having three such submarines at sea at the same time is not routine, however. The Times, which was the first to report on the activity, spoke to a source who described it as "unusual", though they did not explain why. Any change in the rhythm of the UK's nuclear-armed vessels is potentially significant, given the devastating weapons they carry. Such action could be used to send a signal to opponents. HMS Victorious, the fourth of the ageing Trident submarines, is in Devonport naval base undergoing maintenance. | |
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