A Royal Air Force P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is currently on operations over the Baltic Sea as part of the NATO-led Baltic Sentry mission to monitor undersea infrastructure and keep an eye on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’.
The UK recently announced the deployment of aircraft to bolster NATO efforts in protecting offshore infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, as part of a coordinated response to growing Russian threats.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is sending P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and RC-135W Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft for the NATO-led Baltic Sentry mission.
The move follows the recent damage to the Estlink2 undersea cable between Estonia and Finland, which raised concerns about the security of vital offshore infrastructure.
In response, the UK activated Nordic Warden, an operation designed to monitor Russian shadow fleet activity and safeguard critical infrastructure. The Prime Minister has also held discussions with Estonian and Finnish leaders to coordinate measures against these threats.
In January, Defence Secretary John Healey said:
“Russia remains the most pressing and immediate threat to Britain. And I want to assure the House and the British people that any threat will be met with strength and resolve. The operation is tracking potential threats to undersea infrastructure, monitoring the movements of the Russian Shadow Fleet and sending out real-time warnings of suspicious activity to JEF allies and to NATO. And today, I can confirm that the RAF will provide P-8 Poseidon and Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft to join the new Baltic Sentry NATO deployment to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
And third, Mr Speaker, with allies, we are piling on pressure on Putin. This year, the UK will provide more financial aid in military support to Ukraine than at any time since the full-scale invasion began. £4.5 billion for delivering military support to enhance training and strengthen industrial collaboration.”
I thought my typos are bad …
Lol,I quite like it “The Brish are coming”
A creature from ‘Spore’ apparently: “…a large bipedal omnivore with four additional limbs. The Brish possesses a Dietrap mouth, a Wizened eye, Monstrumtalon graspers, Dirtchargers feet, Elkegent, Porcupain and Toxic Telson weapons, and Featherferns details”.
Great talent pool among the Balts.
Would it not be possible of offer aircrew development and experience for these operations?
It would increase the labour pool and secure greater cohesion as well as offering a better employment prospect for Balt youngsters?