Why are three of the UK’s four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea?
Summary
The Times reported that three of the UK’s four Vanguard-class nuclear deterrent submarines are at sea, the first such deployment in five years. The report said at least one carries ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads; the Ministry of Defence did not explain the unusual deployment, and the article gives no confirmed reason for it.Key Facts
- The Times named the submarines at sea as HMS Vanguard, HMS Vigilant and HMS Vengeance.
- HMS Victorious, the fourth submarine, is undergoing maintenance, according to the report.
- The UK maintains a continuous at-sea deterrent, with at least one submarine deployed at all times.
- A navy source described the three-submarine deployment as unusual, The Times reported.
- Navy Lookout said one missile-carrying submarine has remained at sea without interruption since 1969.
- The Ministry of Defence said the nuclear deterrent protects the UK and its NATO allies.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Britain should be ready to fight alongside its allies within 1,000 days.
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