UK Armed Forces are actively intercepting threats, safeguarding seas and space, and engaging in global security challenges as the government faces evolving NATO and regional risks.
The UK has publicly disclosed a month-long military operation tracking Russian submarines near critical undersea infrastructure. No damage has been reported, but the operation aims to deter future malign activity and send a clear message to Russia, particularly President Putin, about monitoring efforts in the North Atlantic.
The UK has intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the English Channel. Royal Marine commandos and National Crime Agency officers boarded the oil tanker Smyrtos during a six-hour operation. The vessel will be monitored off the south coast of England as investigations continue. Leaders say the move signals a strong stance against Russia's war in Ukraine.