UK Navy needs more cash to ward off Russian ‘advantage’ – commander

Britain must increase military spending as Moscow invests billions in its northern fleet, Gen. Gwyn Jenkins has claimed

The British Royal Navy needs significantly more investment and closer ties with arms makers in order to retain its “advantage” in the Atlantic over rivals such as Russia, First Sea Lord Gen. Gwyn Jenkins has said.

Addressing the Sea Power Conference on Monday, the UK’s top naval officer said the country’s maritime edge is eroding as global competitors invest in expanding their capabilities.

”The advantage that we have enjoyed in the Atlantic since the end of the Second World War is at risk. We are holding on, but not by much,”…

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