United Kingdom Ministry of Defense has decided to reinforce its naval group in the North Atlantic. This decision came the War Department, According to the head of the Royal Navy (ICAHT) British Admiral Philip Jones, due to the growth of Russia's military potential.
In an interview to television channel Sky News said Admiral, that the strengthening of the British fleet in the North Atlantic grouping is a response to an increase in Russia's military capabilities. he noted, that ten years ago, nobody could have imagined, that Russia will revive its navy. Russian Navy impressive potential, Russia is clearly investing in the development of its fleet and carries out research work planning and construction of new ships.
The main task of the British Navy reinforced groups, According to Admiral, is protection of underwater communication lines, which is transmitted to the 97% world traffic, including financial transactions. According to Jones, the Russian fleet are technologies detect and eliminate these lines. Admiral said, what “time Russian ships are in the North Atlantic, It means they're exploring the possibility of damage to communication cables”.
