While Pete Hegseth has mocked the ‘big, bad Royal Navy’, the First Sea Lord has sounded the alarm about its readiness
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Russian sabotage submarines capable of destroying seabed cables 'are ready to be deployed to British waters', Royal Navy chief warns ⊖⊖
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The stark warning came as the First Sea Lord revealed that Russia's Main Directorate of Deep-Sea Research, known as GUGI, is back in action after a period of problems and delays.
4 months ago
Head of Navy's broadside at Reeves over defence cash: First Sea Lord warns Russia is spending billions to control North Atlantic as Treasury starves Forces ○
Defence Secretary John Healey was present when General Sir Gwyn Jenkins opened fire in London, signalling his support for the First Sea Lord.
A warning over lack of submarines: Our defences are now 'stretched' in the North Atlantic, admits Navy chief ⊖
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A chronic shortage of Royal Navy submarines risks letting Vladimir Putin dominate the North Atlantic, the First Sea Lord has admitted.
10 months ago
Senior general appointed new Royal Navy chief ○
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King Charles approved Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins to take over the role as First Sea Lord from Adm Sir Ben Key.
11 months ago
Was 'love cheat' Navy chief Sir Ben Kay exposed by enemies within? Insiders claim First Sea Lord was stitched up by rivals as the MoD launches probe into his alleged affair with a female officer ○
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A disciplinary inquiry is under way and Admiral Sir Ben's staff at Navy Command in Portsmouth are due to be interviewed this week.
Navy chief removed from duty while under investigation ○
Adm Sir Ben Key was due to step down as First Sea Lord this summer, before an investigation started.
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